Respect, Do I have to raise engine to change rear main seal???

Asked by LightSabre Feb 25, 2016 at 01:02 PM about the 2000 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

rear main seal leaking and am looking to change it in my driveway

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I believe you have to support the engine when you take the transmission out. Whether you support the engine from the bottom or the top, i don't think it matters.

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