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If you've done transmissions for over thirty
years, it's not to bad of a job. <G> The biggest PITA is getting
rusted items removed from the shafts they have been on for over three
decades. You MAY be able to sneak the old seal out using a sheet metal screw attached to a small slide hammer. Examine the shaft carefully for the presence of a groove. Position the replacement seal with this thought in mind. Bear in mind also that metal released by a failing bearing can contaminate the seal, causing it to leak. :( A larger bearing is available at that location. It's twice as wide as the OEM and highly recommended by your's truly, since this bearing must be able to sustain the additional lateral load of belt tensioning.The metal clad seal will protrude a bit more, but it's all good. The seal lip will now run on an undamaged area of the shaft. The motor can remain in place while removing the trans axle. After you've loosened the traction motor bolts to remove the belts, slide the motor forward to provide maneuvering room. RJ Christopher Zach wrote: Well, it figures. I go out to the shed this morning and under my E20 is a little stain of oil on the wood. Guess it was so happy it piddled with joy. |