Oil seal

[BamaRanger93]

Im in the middle if replacing my rear main seal. I am ready to pull the damn thing out but cant figure out how. Iv got the tranny clutch and flywheel off. Do i need to drop the oil pan to? Any help would be much appreciated

 

[marauderx]

what engine do you have? duh, 4.0 according to your sig- Nope, never done that one...google and hit you tube and see what shows up! there kabillions on the road!

 

[rtg143]

Use an awl to punch two holes in the crankshaft rear oil seal. Punch the holes on opposite sides of the crankshaft and just above the bearing cap-to-cylinder block split line. Install a sheet metal screw in each hole. Use two large screwdrivers or small pry bars and pry against both screws at the same time to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal. It may be necessary to place small blocks of wood against the cylinder block to provide a fulcrum point for the pry bars. Use caution throughout this procedure to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the crankshaft oil seal surface.

 

[BamaRanger93]

Thanks guys i appreciate it

 

[marauderx]

That sounds like a great plan! I would be speaking out of pure speculation, as I have never seen under the skirt of a 4.0 before...