How do you replace seals?

[BigB9000]

I cant find a good way to remove seals for the life of me.
Prop shaft seals, drive shaft seals, and shift rod seal.
I can never get them out without messing something out.
Is there a tool or anything I could use? maybe some kind of mini 3 jaw puller?

You cant hit them out of the back, and there is always something behind them

 

[BigB9000]

Re: How do you replace seals?

someone has got to have a way

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: How do you replace seals?

I remember someone talking about a puller tool. Had a hook and a flat spot to pry it out as I recall...

 

[jmendoza]

Re: How do you replace seals?

Figure out how thick each seal is, as usually the prop and drive shaft seals are two back to back. Select a drill bit that will be the right pilot size for a 1.5 inch long deck screw. Mark the drill bit with tape to indicate how far you can drill into the edge of the seal and not go so far as to hit the aluminum casting below the seal. Dip the bit in grease to catch any chips it will be making. Now carefully drill into the outer metal part of the seal until you are at the taped mark on the bit. Next, screw in the deck screw into the hole you just drilled and using a small flat board and a claw hammer, pull on the head of the deck screw and remove the seals. If you do it carefully, you will go through both seals with the screw and they will come out together, easy as pie. Of course, you destroy the seals, but if they were good they would not be needing removal anyway!

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: How do you replace seals?

Google "oil seal removal tool"
I think there is a different type of tool for seals with the shaft still in place....and one for where the shaft is out.
In the latter case. two crossed screwdrivers usually works for me.