Rear main seal , sump gasket

[Muzz the kiwi]

Hi All

Just wondering if any body has changed sump gasket-rear main seal on
3.8 V6 series 3 ute , and what is the best way to do the job with out removing
the engine ? Thanks.

[RX25SE]

Remove the gearbox and the crossmember under the motor.

[admir87]

Remove the gearbox and the crossmember under the motor.

sorry abit confused with this... how can you remove the crossmember with the engine still in the car? the engine bolts up to the crossmember if im correct

[RX25SE]

With the use of an engine support bar.
It runs across the engine bay and sits on the edge of the inner guard. It has a moveble adjusting hook in the middle that supports the motor.

I use this one but there are others.

[cander24]

sorry abit confused with this... how can you remove the crossmember with the engine still in the car? the engine bolts up to the crossmember if im correct

You need to support the motor across the strut tops with an engine support, so yes, the motor will be hanging from a chain with no support underneath. Its the best way to do it.

[cander24]

Oops, took too long to reply... refer to post above

[Muzz the kiwi]

Cheers for that guys sounds like a prick of a job at the best of times .