I have a 93 4 runner that the rear main seal is leaking. cant i just pull the tranny and transfer case out to get to the seal. If you have any tricks let me know. Thanks

 

yes.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...thread-246983/

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Before you go pulling the transmission, are you certain it's not the valve covers leaking?

 

Thank you

 

I checked the valve cover gaskets and they are not leaking. I just got done with replaceing the oil cooler o rings that where leaking. I was hopeing it was residual oil from that but it isnt. Thank you

 

Excellent advice.

Gravity is not your friend; EVERY oil leak will look like a main seal within a few seconds. I assume the OP cleaned his rig very carefully, and then looked for the leak.

 

I'd get an in person 2nd opinion from an independent unbiased mechanic before I tore it all apart. I wouldn't mention your suspicions, don't influence him.

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ok thanks

 

it is very clear that the rear main is leaking. i cleaned everything and laid there under my rig and watch the oil start leaking from behind the cover plate. thank you for your time

 

So I "redid" the rear main and I've had oil setting in there for a while...I didn't do it completely right apparently because well I'm still leaking some oil but now my truck is making a squeaking noise when it runs. It has oil in it but it's running really hot.