Do I need to remove trany to replace rear main seal?

Tiny
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.
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
BESTBET777
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Check with your parts house, on some engines you can replace rear seal without pulling everything.
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Friday, April 20th, 2007 AT 7:43 PM
Tiny
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.
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008 AT 11:17 PM

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