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Old 07-30-2012, 09:50 PM
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Mines leaking. I am in the middle of an axle sway right now from LP to HP 30. I was thinking that after I pull the front axle it would be a good time to change out the RMS.

How hard and how much time am I looking at. Do I need any special tools?
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so many threads on this, use the search function or google
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oh like this? http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain

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oh like this? http://jeepin.com/features/rearmain

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There ya go!
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I am slightly confused. I have an 01 and with the axle out of the way, the starter will or will not need to be removed. Also, the exhaust manifold?
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you dont need to pull either. Starter is more helpful if it is out of the way though.
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I might just pull the starter if it's going to make it easier. I'm on a 6.5 lift as well so I have plenty of room with the axle out of the way.
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Any other preventive maintenance I should do while I have the oil pan off?
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Any other preventive maintenance I should do while I have the oil pan off?
Re-torque your flexplate bolts with blue loctite (assuming yours is an auto).

Couple of video for your reference...

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You tube links are nice to have!! Great help!
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Good call!
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Re-torque your flexplate bolts with blue loctite (assuming yours is an auto).

Couple of video for your reference...

• Jeep 4.0 Rear Main Seal Part 1 - YouTube (Part 1)
• Jeep 4.0 Rear Main Seal Part 2 - YouTube (Part 2)
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Those are some good videos for the RMS change out. Thanks for posting them.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
You tube links are nice to have!! Great help!
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Good call!
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Those are some good videos for the RMS change out. Thanks for posting them.
No worries .....
pass it on .
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depending on mileage, I'd think about doing the oil pump while you're in there. Had 200k on the clock so she got a new one. I had to dremel down the pump housing b/c the crank was hitting it. Also get creative on the oil pump pickup tube. Used an open ended wrench and a hammer to seat the tube....
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97K on her. I wasn't going to worry about the oil pump.
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