How to replace Crankshaft Front Seal on Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ & Mercury Milan?

The procedure is similar for both Ford, Lincoln and Mercury car models:----

The details to replace Crankshaft Front Seal is as follows: -----

Removal & Installation

NOTE

This procedure requires the use of the following special tools or their equivalents:

Crankshaft Front Seal Installer 303-1251

Oil Seal Remover 303-409 (T92C-6700CH)

Crankshaft Damper Replacer 303-102 (T74P-6316-B)

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.
3. Using the special tool shown, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
4. Thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces with a suitable metal surface cleaner.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal

To install:

NOTE

Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.

1. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal
2. Install the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.

2.3L Engine

Specific to:

Ford Fusion 2008-2009

Mercury Milan 2008-2009

WARNING

Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools as instructed in this procedure. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, using diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley bolt. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur.

WARNING

During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. Remove the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.
   
   WARNING

   Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.
2. Using special tool 303-409, or equivalent seal removal tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Using special tool 303-409, or equivalent seal removal tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal-3.0L engine

To install:

NOTE

Remove the through-bolt from the special tool.

NOTE

Lubricate the oil seal with clean engine oil.

1. Using special tool 303-096, or equivalent seal installation tool, install the crankshaft front oil seal.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Using special tool 303-096, or equivalent seal installation tool, install the crankshaft front oil seal-3.0L engine
2. Install the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.

3.0L Engine

Specific to:

Ford Fusion 2008-2009

Mercury Milan 2008-2009

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.
3. Using Special Tool 303-409, or equivalent oil seal remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Use the special tool to remove the crankshaft front seal-3.0L engine

To install:

NOTE

Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.

1. Apply clean engine oil to the seal lip and seal bore before installing the seal.
2. Using special tools 303-335 and 303-102, or equivalent front cover seal installer and crankshaft damper replacer tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Using special tools 303-335 and 303-102, or equivalent front cover seal installer and crankshaft damper replacer tools, install a new crankshaft front seal-3.0L engine
3. Install the crankshaft pulley, as outlined in this section.

These details will help.

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