Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal — 5.8L

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Rear Oil Seal ReplacerT65P-6701-A
 

Removal

  1. Remove the transmission (7003) as outlined in Group 07.

  1. If equipped with manual transmission, remove clutch assembly as outlined in Section 08-01.

  1. Remove flywheel attaching bolts and remove rear cap (main bearing) and flywheel (6375).

  1.  CAUTION: Use caution throughout this procedure to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the crankshaft oil seal surface.

    Use an awl to punch two holes in the crankshaft rear oil seal (6701). Punch the holes on opposite sides of the crankshaft (6303) and just above the bearing cap-to-cylinder block split line. Install a sheet metal screw in each hole. Use two large screwdrivers or small pry bars and pry against both screws at the same time to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal. It may be necessary to place small blocks of wood against the cylinder block (6010) to provide a fulcrum point for the pry bars.

  1. Clean the oil seal recess in the cylinder block and main bearing cap. Inspect and clean the oil seal contact surface on the crankshaft.

 

Installation

  1. Coat the oil seal-to-cylinder block surfaces of the crankshaft rear oil seal with oil XO-5W30-QSP or -DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E. Coat the seal contact surface of the crankshaft rear oil seal and crankshaft with heavy SG engine oil. Place crankshaft rear oil seal on Rear Oil Seal Replacer T65P-6701-A and, using hammer, tap into place until tool contacts face of cylinder block or bearing cap.

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1T65P-6701-ARear Oil Seal Replacer
    26701Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

  1. Coat the threads of the flywheel attaching bolts with oil resistant sealer. Install the bolts and tighten in an opposing pattern, to 102-115 Nm (75-85 lb-ft).

  1. Install flywheel.

  1. If equipped, install clutch.

  1. Install transmission.

  1. Check engine oil level and refill as required.

  1. Start engine and check for leaks.