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> I have a 2.4 in a 1998 Stratus with an oil leak. It looks like oil is
> leaking from the rear main seal.
>
> The headgasket was replaced with the new MLS version 25,000 miles ago,
> so I am pretty much ruling that out.
>
> Can the seal be replaced by just removing the oil pan and rear main
> bearing cap, or will the crankshaft have to come out?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> -Kirk Matheson
>

Neither. If it is the crankshaft seal, the trans will have to come out.
Take a good look at the camshaft sensor located on the left of the cylinder
head (drivers side) and make sure the o-ring that seals the sensor isn't
leaking down that side of the engine. If you aren't sure have an engine oil
dye test performed on it to locate the leak.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech