Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L HO and 5.0L Cobra
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
IN VEHICLE SERVICE

Oil Seal, Front

Tools Required:

 

Removal

  1. Remove the bolts attaching the fan shroud to the radiator.
  1. Remove the fan, clutch and bolts from the water pump shaft. Remove the fan, shroud, and drive belt.
  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the vibration damper. Remove the damper retaining screw and washer. Install the puller on the crankshaft vibration damper and remove the vibration damper.
  1. Place the Front Cover Seal Remover T70P-6B070-B onto the front cover plate over the front seal. Tighten the two through bolts to force the seal puller under the seal flange.
  1. Alternately tighten the four puller bolts one-half turn at a time to pull the oil seal from the front cover.



 

Installation

  1. Coat a new front cover plate oil seal with Lubriplate or equivalent and place it onto the Front Cover Seal Replacer T70P-6B070-A. Place the sleeve and seal onto the end of the crankshaft and push it toward the engine until the seal starts into the front cover.
  1. Place the installation screw, washer and nut onto the end of the crankshaft. Thread the screw into the crankshaft. Tighten the nut against the washer and installation sleeve to force the seal into the front cover plate. Remove the installation tool from the crankshaft.
  1. Apply Lubriplate or equivalent to the oil seal rubbing surface of the vibration damper inner hub to prevent damage to the seal. Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F1AZ-19562-A (WSE-M4G320-A2) or equivalent, to keyway groove in damper before installing on crankshaft.
  1. Line up the crankshaft vibration damper keyway with the key on the crankshaft. Install the vibration damper on the crankshaft. Install the cap screw and washer. Tighten the screw to 95-122 Nm (70-90 lb-ft). Install the crankshaft pulley.
  1. Position the fan shroud over the water pump pulley. Install the fan clutch. Install the fan shroud retaining screws.
  1. Install the drive belt.