you need an transmission jack. i rented one. i suggest a 20 in. extension and a wobble extension for your 1/2 in. rachet to get the top bolts off the tranny.you can download the factory service manual it helps. little tip. the FSM says to take off the sway bar and the exhaust. you don't have to...
unbelievable, the fel-pro seal i used the first time had an inch of mating surface missing. i put grease on the seal before i installed it.:wtf: this time i used a oem toyota seal and no leaks.:party: i will never use anthing else.
I just replaced the rear main seal on my 98 4runner 3.4l. Everthing went well. I flushed the seal to the retainer and reinstalled with rtv. The seal fit tight around the crank. After reassembly the thing is still leaking.:redbrick:it even seems worse. what do you guys think? bad seal or maybe...