do i need to remove trany to replace rear main seal?

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CORDREY2000
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I need to replace the rear main seal due to oil leak, on 1996 jaguar xj6. my question is ,do i have to take the transmission completly out of the car to fix it, or can i just unbolt everything and just slide it back far enough to replace it?at same time i plan on replacing the front seal on the transmission just for preventative mantinence while im in there.
Mar 20, 2007 at 4:08 PM
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BESTBET777
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Check with your parts house, on some engines you can replace rear seal without pulling everything.
Apr 20, 2007 at 7:43 PM
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JAMES W.
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Yes, you have to pull the tranny and the flywheel to replace the rear main. It sits in a retainer that unbolts from the block. Good idea to change the tranny seal, too. I like a person who thinks ahead. Saves a lot of time and money.
Oct 5, 2008 at 11:17 PM
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