Re: [DML] Rear Main Seal Replacement

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx>]

Will the CVs slip off? I certainly hope not! Take them off first. 
They're easy to come off and easy to go on, and will make things easier
when they are not in the way. 

Don't forget to take off the transmission mounts. :) You should support
the trans with a jack while you do this. You have to move the trans
forward to slide the input shaft (or torque converter) out of the engine.


I assume if Warren suggested it that you can slide the trans far enough
get it off (i have never tried). You may need to tilt the engine forward
so that the trans is moving forward and downward to gain clearance from
the frame.

good luck!
Jim

On Wed, 30 Apr 2003 12:54:22 -0000 "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxx>
writes:
> I'm still struggling to make a plan of attack for my blown head 
> gasket and oil/coolant leak. I had decided on a total engine 
> rebuild, 
> but I have been advised that it's just un-necessary by the good 
> folks 
> in Houston.
> 
> After crawling under my car, I've pretty much confirmed that the 
> crank seal is the source of a large oil/coolant leak (I know, you're 
> 
> saying that if that was the problem, there wouldn't be coolant in 
> it). I believe I have a combination of problems.
> 
> Warren has advised me to just drop the tranny in my driveway and 
> replace the seal. After I undo the bell-housing bolts and the shift 
> linkage, what do I do about the drive axeles? Do they just slip off 
> with enough clearance, or do I have to undo the large bolts at the 
> CV 
> joint? At which end of the axle, the transmission side, or the wheel 
> 
> side?
> 
> Anyone ever do this before? Anyone nearby want to help? Thanks.
> 
> Rich 
> #5335- MD
> 
> 
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