Anyone replaced the engine rear oil seal?

[saar]

Hi,

I'm looking for an article which describes how to replace the rear oil seal.
I already removed the oil pan, I don't want to remove the crank,
I know there is a way to do it without it...

Thank you,
Saar

[bigjim350]

I replaced mine. And there is no need to remove the crank. I used this write-up http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearMain.htm

[cantab27]

x2 good write up......not a hard job..


http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image098-1.jpg

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image096-1.jpg

[bluedragon436]

I haven't done mine yet, but the link that Jim left ya, was the one I plan on using to do mine as I believe it is that time on mine when I get back stateside!!

[Carves]

Dirty, tedious, easy job.

X2 on leaving crank in ... but the stiffener hanginging below it needs to come out.

I used the factory service manual as the main reference guide ... and had a read of several, "how to" write ups by various posters - as extra info.

some extras ..
http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain
http://www.dailydriventj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=811

Theres a gazillion good threads accumulated over the years on various forums as extra reading too ... if wanted.

I had two hassles ...

Clearance getting the sump pan off and on ... and
ensuring the sump gasket didnt get caught & twisted at the bellhousing end ... when putting it all back together.


I also used genuine seals ... for a total of about $150 :shocker: ...
Have done a chris columbus since then tho ... and have discovered felpro gaskets and the pony express .... a much cheaper option than local, jeep stealership prices ... :D

[bigjim350]

On mine it was a very easy job. However, I did it at the same time that I was installing my lift, so the axle was out of the jeep.

[saar]

Thank you guys,
I will do that as soon as the cylinder head will be in place... :)
Saar

[denverd1]

Yup easy filthy dirty project. Stuff to do while you're in there, replace oil pump if your miles are getting up there. I went for the high volume upgrade.

Theres also talk of checking the bolts in the bellhousing but I didn't worry about it. Bolts in the dampening plate IIRC

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[xjrev10]

It helps if you are able to remove the pan and let it drip for a half a day or overnight.

[prcjeep]

It helps if you are able to remove the pan and let it drip for a half a day or overnight.

x2^^ even a couple of hours helps.

The thread jim linked is the one i used and it went without a hitch. Make sure ya have a torque wrench for re-install