Engine Rear Cover: Installation

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All vehicles

Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Upper And Lower Crankcase
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Apply a bead of sealant at the oil pump cover joint.

Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealant At Oil Pump Cover Joint
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Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the press in place gasket.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Rear Engine Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.

Fig 4: Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolts - With Torque Specification
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NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.

NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.

NOTE: Apply a bead of threadlock 262® around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.

Fig 5: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Install the front flywheel adapter.

Fig 6: Identifying Flywheel Adapter
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Install the flexplate or flywheel.
- Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten all bolts to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 7: Flexplate Or Flywheel Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Install the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .

All vehicles

Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - EXCURSION & F250-550 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS for automatic transmission or MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - ZF 6 SPEED for manual transmission.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .