Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Special Tools

* DT-305 - Remover/Installer

* DT-49954-A - Seal Installer

For equivalent regional special tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Propeller Shaft Replacement.





Note:
Be sure to only pry against the 5 flat bosses on the rear output shaft housing.

2. Remove the inner metal sleeve (1) from the seal by working a screwdriver around the perimeter of the sleeve, prying only against the flat bosses of the output shaft housing.





Note:

* Be sure to only pry against the five flat bosses on the rear output shaft housing.

* The seal tension spring (2) may fall off as the seal is removed.

3. Remove the rear output shaft seal (1) by working a sharpened chisel around the perimeter of the seal, prying only against the flat bosses of the output shaft housing.

4. Ensure the seal tension spring (2) is removed from the bore.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear output shaft seal (3), using the DT-49954-A - installer(2) and DT-305 - remover/installer(1).

2. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Propeller Shaft Replacement.