Quick rear main seal question

cicia1

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I just want to make sure I’ve got this in the right way, the split side goes towards the engine?
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everything ive read says the grooved edge goes towards the engine ...GL
 
Thanks, I was second guessing myself when I read the note in the instructions “the largest raised sealing lip is towards the front of the engine” and I didn’t want to do this twice.
 
Make sure you dont use the little side pieces. Fill the cavities with right stuff
 
Is that a new seal in the picture? Looks like some cleaning might be in order before putting that together.....


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I just put the seal in there to get a pic for the post, I’ll clean in up better before I assemble everything. I really appreciate all the replies.
I’ve read a lot of the previous posts about the rear main seal and I was going to fill the cavities with RTV.
I wasn’t going to start the car for a few weeks so should I coat the seals with grease as opposed to oil?
 
A little grease or assembly lube wont hurt. keep it away from the ends of the seals.
 
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