*rear main seal*
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l
Had the same problem.I actually loosened the main caps to relieve some pressure,(remember to torque them down when done), then used a chisel with a flat round end about the same size as the seals edge and tapped away.Be careful not to damage the journal.It will break away just be patient.
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From: WA
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4 liter straight 6
Had the same problem.I actually loosened the main caps to relieve some pressure,(remember to torque them down when done), then used a chisel with a flat round end about the same size as the seals edge and tapped away.Be careful not to damage the journal.It will break away just be patient.
All 6 remaining caps? Did you support the shaft with any thing. I just noticed a very very small scratch in the shaft/journal. Did I just totaly f**k myself.
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