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Old 26 Feb 2006
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Gearbox output shaft seal XT600E
I seem to have a slight on/off leak on the left hand side of the engine and suspect it's the gearbox output shaft seal. Fortunately no horrible noises, so it appears just to be a leak.
Question, can I replace the seal by removing the retaining cover, prising out the old one and pressing in a new seal? The Clymer manual doesn't really advise.

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The procedure is exactly as you describe.

Take care not to push the new seal in too far, getting it out again will certainly damage it.

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Thanks Auke

It seemed logical but not having had to change one yet, I thought I would ask.

At least it's cheap only about E5.

Cheers Bish
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You're welcome.

In my experience, the only good seals for this are the Yam standards.

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The seal was straightforward to fit - an improvised special tool - a bicycle spoke! Proved ideal for pulling out the old seal. I did take great care not to push the new one in too far - as Auke said, it would be pretty easy to do.

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