how to take off the old seal and install the new one do I need special tools?
Jun 15, 2010 at 11:39 PM
1994 Pontiac Grand Am rear main oil seal
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
GREG SHACKELLY
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Hi there,
just flick out the old seal with a screw driver, taking care not to damage the seal surface, there is a special tool for inserting a new seal, but many mechanics just carefully tap it in with a small hammer, ensure that the seal lip is well oiled and you must ensure that the new seal lip is not turned over when installing, this is very much a feel thing, if you can, it would be safer to get a mechanic to fit the seal as if it leaks, out comes the transmission again.
mark (mhpautos)
just flick out the old seal with a screw driver, taking care not to damage the seal surface, there is a special tool for inserting a new seal, but many mechanics just carefully tap it in with a small hammer, ensure that the seal lip is well oiled and you must ensure that the new seal lip is not turned over when installing, this is very much a feel thing, if you can, it would be safer to get a mechanic to fit the seal as if it leaks, out comes the transmission again.
mark (mhpautos)
Jun 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM
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