Mercury bushing oil seal not removable?

[Skatopia]

Hi guys, sorry if this is a noob question but I have been trying to replace the oil seal on my mercury 70hp outboard for the shift shaft as it has been leaking but I’ve only just come to the realization the the seal might be built into the bushing itself?

im just wondering if it is removable or do I need to buy a new bushing?

i have a diagram that’s shows the bushing(38)And then an oil seal(39) above that which is what made me believe that the seal inside the bushing was removable.

I have also included a picture of the removed bushing as well as the oil seal I ordered.

just looking to see if I should keep trying to get it out or if I do just need a new one.

I am having a bit of trouble figuring out how these pieces go together from this diagram.

Thanks in advance.

 

[racerone]

The seal can be replaced.-------Perhaps use a Dremel type tool to cut it / weaken it so you can pry it out.

 

[Skatopia]

I was having a lot of trouble getting that seal out so I decided to hit it from the underside with a small screw driver and hammer and it popped right out!

Now one one problem that I have found it that there seems to be two seal inside of the bushing and I only have the one seal to replace it and the diagram doesn’t say anything about a second seal?

the inside of the bushing steps down for the smaller seal to sit under the seal I have to replace.

Just wondering if I have to replace it of if my seal can just sit with that space below it

 

[Faztbullet]

Either replace the entire bushing assy as it comes with seal or order needed seal( 26-24590) Some of the older models use 2 seals like yours or a single seal. I am pretty sure you can use just the newer seal in that bushing with no problems..