Rear Main Seal

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qwickcrx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So. Calif

• Jan 3, 2004

• #1

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

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mount Holly, NJ

• Jan 3, 2004

• #2

It is a split seal.

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

 

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lunghd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New River Valley, VA

• Jan 3, 2004

• #3

SPLIT SEAL.

 

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XJZ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

SF Bay Area

• Jan 3, 2004

• #4

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.

 

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qwickcrx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

So. Calif

• Jan 3, 2004

• #5

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...

 

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coach9119

NAXJA Forum User

Location

CT

• Jan 3, 2004

• #6

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

NAXJA Forum User

Location

N 37° 48.485 W 100° 20.903

• Jan 3, 2004

• #7

qwickcrx said:

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?

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

.02

Daryl