2.5l rear main seal?

[Philistine]

Is the rear main seal on a 2.5l a two piece? I got the lower gasket kit from the local dealership and the RMS in the kit is a single piece.

[aemsee]

It is one piece

[Philistine]

Crap.

 

Looks like I'll have to pull back the transmission then to replace it. I was hoping it was a two piece like the 4.0.

[Pete M]

no such luck. :(

 

but on the plus side, there far less chance of injuring the seal upon installation and then having to do it twice. :D

[Cheech]

I just did the RMS on my 2.5, super easy once the engine is out/tranny pulled. Just pry out the old one being carfull not to score the crank, and tap in the new one using a socket/piece of pipe/punch. You shouldn't hurt the seal because it taps in real easy.

[Philistine]

I just did the RMS on my 2.5, super easy once the engine is out/tranny pulled.

 

I'm hoping to replace it without pulling the engine. My HOA would probably send me a nasty letter if I were to pull the engine in the street. Not that I could anyways.