Remove the driveplate. The seal can be replaced without removing the
Oil Pan or removing the seal retainer. However, the lip of the seal is quite stiff and it's possible to cock the seal in the retainer bore or damage it during installation. Pry out the old seal with a screwdriver. Carefully pry the rear main seal out - don't damage the surface of the crankshaft or the new seal will leak. Apply multi-purpose grease to the crankshaft seal journal and the lip of the new seal, then carefully drive the new seal into place with a seal driver. The lip is stiff, so carefully work it onto the seal journal of the crankshaft. Don't rush it or you may damage the seal. Drive the seal in squarely and only until it is flush with the back of the seal plate, no further. Make sure the spring side is facing in.