On some vehicle the seal sits on the rear of the crank under the flywheel. Trans has to be removed to access.
On some vehicle the seal sits on the rear of the crank under the flywheel. Trans has to be removed to access.
No you can access the rear main seal by removing the Transmission, flywheel etc
Separate the transmission from the engine after removing the driveshaft. Pull the tranny back far enough to get in between and remove the rear main seal. Replace it and put it back together.
You must remove the transmission are engine to replace the rear main seal.
Remove transmission and replace the rear main seal
You remove the transmission, and the flexplate(flywheel) to access the rear main seal.
replace rear main seal, that mean removing transmission and dropping oil pan so replace pan seal also and front main seal while there.
Fixing a rear main seal on an Acura MDX typically involves removing the transmission or engine, as the seal is located at the rear of the engine block. Start by draining the engine oil and removing the transmission to access the rear main seal. Replace the old seal with a new one, ensuring a proper fit, and then reassemble the components in reverse order. Always consult a repair manual for specific instructions and torque specifications for your vehicle model.
You will have to replace the rear main seal. This will require that the transmission be removed.
remove the transmission
In some cars, you can get the rear bearing by dropping the transmission. For the rest, no.
You will need to remove the transmission.
Maybe not but it is a good idea.