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Rear main seal cover help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Alexbar10, Aug 15, 2023.

  1. Aug 15, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    Alexbar10

    Alexbar10 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am changing the clutch on my 2020 TRD pro, and am doing the rear main seal while I'm in here. I removed the rear main seal cover, but there's a sensor on the right side that's blocking me from putting it back on. Does anyone know what this is, and how to get it out of the way?

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  2. Aug 15, 2023 at 3:13 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Crank sensor, its a bear to remove.

    It shouldnt stop the plate from installing if you removed it? Or did it come off at an angle?

    Best to remove it and protect it from damage.
     
  3. Aug 15, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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    Alexbar10

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    Had to remove it at an angle, and with the gasket maker and the 2 pins, it's a bear to get it back in with the sensor in the way. Does that sensor just come out the other side? With all the work it took to pull the transmission, one more sensor isn't gonna hurt
     
  4. Aug 17, 2023 at 7:55 AM
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    Alexbar10

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    Wasn't too bad at all to remove, just one I think 10mm bolt and pulled it back, installed the cover, and put it back. Got the transmission back on last night. Hoping to have it all buttoned up by tonight
     

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