which way does the input shaft seal go?

[93silverbulletSH0]

Which side of the input shaft seal goes against the tranny case? I should have looked at it when I took it out
Thanks

 

[Bizzy]

The flat side goes to the case, the open side where the spring is, faces upward toward you.

 

[93silverbulletSH0]

Thanks Bizzy
You saved me some trouble, I was guessing it went the other way.

 

[Bizzy]

Do you have the seal installer tool to install it? If not I can tell you an easy way to get it seated perfectly without buying extra tools.

 

[AREA 91]

:wave: I know, a deep well socket.

 

[yamahaSHO]

In addition, anytime you see a spring in a seal like that it always goes to the oil side.

 

[93silverbulletSH0]

Do you have the seal installer tool to install it? If not I can tell you an easy way to get it seated perfectly without buying extra tools.

Was AREA 91 right, because that's what I already did- I believe I used the axle nut socket. Or do you have an even better way

In addition, anytime you see a spring in a seal like that it always goes to the oil side.

That is a great piece of info, thanks

 

[Bizzy]

Nope, a nice big socket whether deep well or not will do the trick. Put the flat side that attaches to the ratchet or extension down on the seal making sure it's equally spaced all around. The socket should be as close to the same diameter of the seal as possible. Then take a small wooden block of wood or other flat object and sit that on the socket so that you get nice even blows across the entire seal (so it goes down straight the first time) until you hear the tone change when striking. The tone changes basically tell you that it's bottomed out on the case. Remove the socket and block and double check visually that the seal is nice and evenly seated.

That's it.

Edit: The same method can be used to install an axle seal except you don't need a socket. Just a nice small piece of 2 x 4 will do the trick. With this you don't lay it flat but on end so you get even side to side pressure. Alternate position of the piece of wood on the seal to get the seal installed all the way in the case. Easy as pie.

A piece of PVC pipe also works well with an axle seal as long as the outer diameter is the same as the outer diameter of the seal.

 

[n8rsk8r]

Nope, a nice big socket whether deep well or not will do the trick. Put the flat side that attaches to the ratchet or extension down on the seal making sure it's equally spaced all around. The socket should be as close to the same diameter of the seal as possible. Then take a small wooden block of wood or other flat object and sit that on the socket so that you get nice even blows across the entire seal (so it goes down straight the first time) until you hear the tone change when striking. The tone changes basically tell you that it's bottomed out on the case. Remove the socket and block and double check visually that the seal is nice and evenly seated.

That's it.

Edit: The same method can be used to install an axle seal except you don't need a socket. Just a nice small piece of 2 x 4 will do the trick. With this you don't lay it flat but on end so you get even side to side pressure. Alternate position of the piece of wood on the seal to get the seal installed all the way in the case. Easy as pie.

A piece of PVC pipe also works well with an axle seal as long as the outer diameter is the same as the outer diameter of the seal.

your so awesome~! I HEART you!! :bigbattyeyes:

 

[Bizzy]

your so awesome~! I HEART you!! :bigbattyeyes: