tmajikman

Don't you need a seal puller to get it out, or would a scribe work? Have not had to replace mine yet.

5.0stanger

I used a flat screwdriver before and I have also used a seal puller(screw in type)which is easier, but it isn't necessary

94StinkinLincoln

sometimes u cant get the seal out and the pan and crank have to come out...thats what the shop said. luckly i didnt have to do all that but we took the engine out anyways. i hate putting an engine in a car. even more when u got to line it up w/ the tranny!

302f150

lol, ive never seen one where u had to pull the crank and pan off to change the rear main seal.......the main seals off b/t the crank and the pan.....maybe one of those two piece things or something? but im pretty sure not on the 5.0's, youc an just use a punch/screwdriver and a hammer to take the old one out, be sure to put a SMALL amount of silicone on the new one, just enough to make like a skin around it

mattylax12

ok well im gonna hope that its not the rear main but im not gonna get to check until friday wish me luck

Blckstng93

Is that before or after they said you needed new blinker fluid?

94StinkinLincoln

well a guy at the auto parts store that knows his stuff and has helped me before said there would be a slim chance to get it out.

mattylax12

so does anyone know if i need to remove the crank and oil pan to get this out???

FivePointOhh

....no

94StinkinLincoln

use a screwdriver and punch thing that was mentioned and u should be able to get it out.