replace rear oil seal on a1997 ford 3.0 v6

1997 FORD AEROSTAR
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I want to know how to replace a rear oil seal on a 1997 ford areostar 3.0 v6
Dec 1, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL


Removal & Installation

Remove transmission. See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING. Remove clutch assembly (if equipped). Remove flywheel/flexplate. Using a slide
hammer, remove rear oil seal. DO NOT damage crankshaft sealing surface. Coat seal surfaces with heavy SF engine oil. Using Rear Main Seal Installer (T88L 6701 A), install seal until firmly seated. To complete
Dec 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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