Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Front Seal

Lincoln Aviator: Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Front Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper
	303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal TKIT-1988-FLM TKIT-1988-F
	303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal TKIT-1992-FH/FMH/FLMH TKIT-1993-LMH/MH

Removal

Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).

NOTICE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
1. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal.
  Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
1. NOTE: If further disassembly of the engine will be performed, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.
  Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Installation

Lubricate the engine front cover bore with clean engine oil.

Using the special tools, install the new crankshaft front oil seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 303-335 (T88T-6701-A) Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal. , 303-1531 Installer, Front Crank Seal and Damper.

Install the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: Crankshaft Pulley (303-01A Engine - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).

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Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Pulley

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