Rear Main Seal [Archive] - NAXJA Forums -::- North American XJ Association

qwickcrx

January 2nd, 2004, 18:32

I HAVE A 1989 CHEROKEE WITH THE I6, 4.0 LITER ENGINE. i BELIEVE THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING. IS IT A SPLIT SEAL THAT I CAN EASILY REPLACE? OR MUST I DROP THE CRANK TO REPLACE IT?

GI-John

January 2nd, 2004, 18:44

It is a split seal.

You might have to loosen the crank, but removal is unnecessary.

http://www.ickle.org/images/capslockkey.jpg

lunghd

January 2nd, 2004, 18:45

SPLIT SEAL.

XJZ

January 2nd, 2004, 18:53

Have a couple extra seals on hand, just in case you mess one up, it's easy to do. There kind of a b****!!

Spray the pan bolts with PB Blaster a couple days ahead of time, too.

qwickcrx

January 2nd, 2004, 18:55

Thanks Guys. I Recently Pulled The Motor Myself And Had It Rebuilt Elsewhere So I'm Pretty Bummed That It Is Leaking. They Will Warranty The Work As Long As I Bring Them The Motor Uninstalled.....yeah Right Screw Pulling That Motor Out Again...

coach9119

January 2nd, 2004, 20:39

There's a good write up of the real main seal replacement on jeepin.com

http://www.jeepin.com/features/rearmain/index.asp

good luck!

JEONLYEP

January 2nd, 2004, 21:36

I HAVE A 1989 CHEROKEE WITH THE I6, 4.0 LITER ENGINE. i BELIEVE THE REAR MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING. IS IT A SPLIT SEAL THAT I CAN EASILY REPLACE? OR MUST I DROP THE CRANK TO REPLACE IT?

You can replace it, easily might not be how I'd describe it. but it is a split seal.

.02

Daryl