See Figure 6-46. To replace the mainshaft seal with the main drive gear installed, use the MAIN DRIVE GEAR SEAL INSTALLER (Part No. HD-47933).
1. Remove the damaged seal using a seal remover or rolling head pry bar.
2. Inspect bore to be sure it is clean and smooth.
3. See Figure 6-47. Place the seal protector sleeve (1) over the end of the mainshaft. Lightly lubricate the protector sleeve and seal ID with clean transmission oil.
4. Verify that the garter spring is in place on the lip of the new oil seal. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the seal lip.
5. Squarely seat the mainshaft seal (2) on the seal protector sleeve with the garter spring facing the bearing.
6. See Figure 6-48. Using MAIN DRIVE GEAR SEAL INSTALLER (Part No. HD-47933), hand press seal onto place until seal driver contacts end of main drive gear. A rubber mallet may be used to lightly tap driver, if necessary.
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