Section 03-01A: Engine, 2.3L
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 CAUTION: Do not oil threads that require oil resistant or water resistant sealer.

When installing nuts or bolts, oil the threads with light-weight engine oil.

Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal

A one-piece crankshaft rear main oil seal is used on this engine.

Tools Required:

 

Removal

 CAUTION: Avoid scratching or damaging oil seal surface.

  1. Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the seal metal surface between lip and block.
  1. Screw in the threaded end of Jet Plug Remover T77L-9533-B. Use the jet plug remover to remove seal.
 

Installation

  1. Position seal on Rear Main Seal Installer T82L-6701-A. Position tool and seal to rear of engine.
  1. Alternate bolt tightening to seat seal properly. (Two bolts are supplied with rear Main Seal Installer T82L-6701-A. Engine flywheel bolts may be used if necessary.)