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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 252 (ENGINE SYSTEM)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRCRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL WITH RETAINER PLATENOTES
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Notes
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S) DESCRIPTION
| Installer, Crankshaft Rear Seal 303-518 (T95P-6701-DH) |
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| Remover, Crankshaft Rear Seal 303-519 (T95P-6701-EH) |
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| Installer, Crankshaft Rear Seal 303-516 (T95P-6701-BH) |
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| Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger 303-514 (T95P-6701-AH) |
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| Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger 303-517 (T95P-6701-CH) |
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| Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A) |
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| 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 |
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| Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) |
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| Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep ZC-31 | - |
| Gasket Maker TA-16 | WSK-M2G348-A5 |
| Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent | WSS-M2C930-A |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.