Proper way to replace a rear main seal
Proper way to replace a rear main seal
Never had to replace one before on my Evo, is there any thing special I need to do, such as a special silicone or way to replace the seal? Tranny, clutch, and flywheel are already off of my vehicle. How do I go about to do so, I don't want to have it leaking again
The only thing you need to worry about is not scrathing the surfaces when you pull out the old seal. You dont need anything special to do it. You could put some oil or wd40 so the new seal will slide in easier. gl.
Good Luck. If you can remove the tranny, replacing this gasket should be cake!
don't put grease on the outside part of an oil seal- the metal portion is typically coated on the OD with a sealant so it seals to the metal it presses into. You can use a little oil on the rubber portion of the seal on the inside of it if you want - where it contacts the crank. Once you get the old one out, clean the bore then tap the new one in flush.
Just pull it out either with a flathead or some pliers but like i said, be careful not to scratch anything or you will end up with leaks.
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