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Installation

From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Ford WSG-1068 engine

Before you start

  • Mating parts must make contact to each other within 4 minutes and connecting bolts must be torqued within 15 minutes after applying sealant. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Procedure

  1. Attach the Modular Lifting Bar. Remove the engine from the engine stand.
  2. Apply a bead of silicone around the rear oil seal retainer sealing surface.
  3. Install the retainer plate. Tighten the bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-107 lb/in).
  4. Use the Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer and Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter to install the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701).
  5. With the Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter still installed, use the Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer to install the crankshaft oil slinger.
  6. Install the flywheel (6375). Install the starter motor (11002).
  7. Connect the left and right exhaust pipes and install and tighten the nuts.
  8. Connect the LH and RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor connector if equipped.
  9. Install the intake manifold (9424); refer to Intake Manifold – Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS).
  10. Install vacuum hoses. Install the drive belt (8620).
  11. Install the upper and lower radiator supports (16138). Install the radiator (8005).
  12. Install the engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) and the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).
  13. Fill all fluids to the proper levels. Connect the battery ground cable (14301).
  14. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.

Tools required

  • Modular Lifting Bar Amazon
  • Rear Crankshaft Seal Replacer Amazon
  • Rear Crankshaft Seal Adapter Amazon
  • Rear Crankshaft Slinger Replacer Amazon

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Retainer plate bolts: 8-12 Nm (71-107 lb/in)

Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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