2. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on the jack stands. Remove the right front wheel and plastic inner fender liner (chapter 11).
3. Mark the shock absorber and pulley as the pulley must be installed in the same position. Unscrew the 4 bolts securing the lower pulley to the vibration damper (see picture) and remove the pulley.
4. Remove the vibration damper using a puller (Ford T58R - 6316 - D and T82L - 6316 - B or similar).
Caution: Do not use a toothed puller as it will damage the shock absorber. Use a puller with bolts that screw into the hub (see picture).
5. Carefully pry off the used oil seal using a screwdriver or special puller (see picture).
6. Clean the oil seal grooves and crankshaft surfaces and inspect them for scratches, burrs, or other surface damage that could affect the quality of the new oil seal. Correct if necessary.
7. Lubricate the inner lip of the new oil seal with moth-based grease and the outer lip with engine oil and install using the special tool (Ford type T82L - 6316 - A T70R - 6B070 - A or similar).
8. If it is not possible to use a special tool, carefully install the oil seal using a socket head and a hammer (see picture).
9. Apply RTV sealant to the damper keying and install the damper to the crankshaft.
Make sure the keyway is aligned with the crankshaft key. Install the shock absorber using the special tool (Ford T82L - 6316 - A or similar) (see picture). If not, start installing the shock using a soft-faced hammer and finish using the shock stop bolt. Tighten the bolt to the correct torque.
10. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of disassembly.
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