Which way do the seals turn?

[Poorman]

88 Yam 115etlg .Resealing the foot.
The clymer book says they both turn the same way, which is out. I would think they turn the opposite way of each other , in to keep oil in and the other out to keep water out. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Also my carrier is stuck. Is a propane torch hot enough to heat it up to get it to break loose?

Much Thanks

 

[rodboltw]

Re: Which way do the seals turn?

both seals on the prop shaft and drive shaft face out.
most likly propane wont be hot enough.
to remove the spanner nut I usually drill it in 3 places and crack it out.

 

[Poorman]

Re: Which way do the seals turn?

Thank You Sir,
You were right the propane didn't do it. However a bottle of map gas did the job. Reckon I got lucky, the spanner nut came right out. I do have another question or two. When installing the seals should I use any type of sealer on the outer parts of seal. For instance marine rtv, or a removable loctite or bearing lock.
Also, it appears I can pull the shaft right out. Can I do this with out getting my shift or gears out of wack. I just want to access the inner section and clean or scotchbrite the inside of the foot where the big outer seal goes.
Thanks Again

 

[Poorman]

Re: Which way do the seals turn?

bump