Rear main seal help

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Mike Mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tucson Arizona

• May 28, 2012

• #1

Got a used 4.0 on the engine stand. Should be easy!! Putting new gaskets and freeze plugs in before dropping it in the Jeep. Got around to the rear main seal and the top half is stuck and won't come out. Anyone have any suggestions short of pulling the whole crank loose.

 

xjwisconsin

NAXJA Forum User

Location

sturgeon bay, wisconsin

• May 28, 2012

• #2

I used a piece of brass rod that would fit into the slot to tap mine out.

 

2stix

NAXJA Forum User

Location

fallbrook Ca.

• May 28, 2012

• #3

^^ X-2 ^^ circled right out. remember to soak the new one in oil for a bit before you replace it.

 

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Mike Mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tucson Arizona

• May 28, 2012

• #4

Thanks! I think I have some brass rod. I've changed a few seals before. Never had one stuck like this. They always pushed/pulled right out. Pushed on one end and pulled on the other and the end broke off. Then went the other way and pulled that end off also.

 

98XJLongBuild

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Jose, CA.

• May 28, 2012

• #5

I just took out my buddies yesterday On the engine stand. All i needed was a flat head screw driver. Just be very carefull not to scratch or score anywere.

 

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Mike Mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tucson Arizona

• May 28, 2012

• #6

OK, Used a alum. rod and it didn't move. loosened all the mains and lifted the crank up about a 1/4 in. Came out in pieces and going have to pull the crank to get the little bits that are still stuck. Worst part is, it didn't leak. Though I'd be smart and change it while it was easy to get at.

 

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Mike Mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tucson Arizona

• May 29, 2012

• #7

AS much as a pain in the A_ _ this was, better it happened on the stand than on my back under the Jeep!