Rear main seal

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:03 am

For those of you shade tree mechanics, how easy is it to replace the rear main seal? Is this something you need specialized tools, or will the standard toolbox goodies suffice?

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:03 pm

I did this one a couple of years ago with the engine in the truck-can do as long as you're prepared to drop the oil pan. Mine was two halves plus two h-shaped pieces that fit under the rear main cap-you'll have a gusher if those are omitted....
Gary

Here's an old post:
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Post by **Cal_Gary** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:05 pm

Also, no special tools other than a torque wrench....

MSeriesRebuild · Post by **MSeriesRebuild** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:29 pm

Cal_Gary wrote:Also, no special tools other than a torque wrench....

Don't forget a tube of top grade silicone. Very little is needed & your new seal instruction sheet will show you where it needs to go. I wouldn't use the blue RTV, poor quality.