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Ryanks14 · 06-20-2014, 03:45 PM

I have been using this forum for advice in building my S14 Daily Driver/ Future Drift car, but haven't contributed much.

Today I was replacing my rear main seal on the KA24DE and noticed that because of the rather large size, it's tough to find a "suitable tool", which is what the FSM says to use, to drive the new seal into the retainer. I even bent the first new seal that I bought. Then common sense kicked in and I realized you can just use the old seal which is fairly rigid, thanks to the metal ring built into the rubber, turn it upside down and place it against the new seal. Then use whatever hammer is closest to slowly tap it in. Works like a charm.

Just thought I would try to save someone from ruining a brand new seal like I did.

AS240 · 06-20-2014, 03:50 PM

I've always gone to home depot a found a pvc cap that is the same size of the seal and used that to tap the seal in evenly. The pvc is soft enough so that it won't dent the seal.

KoukiMonsta · 06-20-2014, 06:04 PM

Those are both good ideas. Thanks

06-20-2014, 03:45 PM	#1
Ryanks14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rear Main Seal Replacement Tip I have been using this forum for advice in building my S14 Daily Driver/ Future Drift car, but haven't contributed much. Today I was replacing my rear main seal on the KA24DE and noticed that because of the rather large size, it's tough to find a "suitable tool", which is what the FSM says to use, to drive the new seal into the retainer. I even bent the first new seal that I bought. Then common sense kicked in and I realized you can just use the old seal which is fairly rigid, thanks to the metal ring built into the rubber, turn it upside down and place it against the new seal. Then use whatever hammer is closest to slowly tap it in. Works like a charm. Just thought I would try to save someone from ruining a brand new seal like I did.

06-20-2014, 03:50 PM	#2
AS240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 35 Posts: 683 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I've always gone to home depot a found a pvc cap that is the same size of the seal and used that to tap the seal in evenly. The pvc is soft enough so that it won't dent the seal. __________________ '92 HB HX35 rb25 - sold '89 Coupe GTX35 VVT-I 2JZ - yeah buddy

06-20-2014, 06:04 PM	#3
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Those are both good ideas. Thanks