Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 97

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
3. Apply a very light film of clean engine oil on the inner diameter of the sleeve and outer diameter of
seal.
4. Slide the seal/sleeve over the rear crankshaft seal adapter with flange to the rear of the engine.
5. NOTE: It is normal for the seal to sit approximately 0.76mm (0.030 inch) deeper than the sleeve
flange. DO NOT ADJUST.
Use the rear crankshaft seal replacer and supplied bolt to push the rear seal into the cylinder blocks.
Remove rear crankshaft seal adapter.
Seal Installation Without Metal Sleeve
1. Attach the rear crankshaft adapter to the rear of the crankshaft using supplied mounting screws.
2. Slide rear crankshaft seal protector over the rear crankshaft seal adapter and over the end of the
crankshaft.
3. Start the crankshaft rear oil seal over the rear crankshaft seal protector.
4. Use the rear crankshaft seal replacer and supplied bolt to push the seal into the cylinder blocks.
5. Remove rear crankshaft seal protector and rear crankshaft seal adapter.
6. Install flywheel (6375). Tighten flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts as follows:
a. First stage — 12-15 Nm (9-11 lb-ft).
b. Second stage — 68-74 Nm (50-55 lb-ft).
7. If equipped, install clutch as outlined in
8. Install transmission as outlined in Group 07.
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