Thank you! Both of you provided the clue that allowed me to finally remove the crank sprocket shaft seal. Before I started this project, I did some Internet research on the recommended method to remove this particular seal. I found very little information and only two or so YouTube videos. From what I read, the primary removal method seemed to be to screw in a screw and pull on the seal. I tried this, but it wasn't working for me. The few times I screwed in a screw, I pulled the screw out without the seal moving. I was hesitant to place the screw very close of the edge of the seal (where the metal of the seal is), fearing that the screw would touch/gorge the bore of the crank sprocket shaft. The screw was basically just going through the rubber part of the seal, which provided no holding power when pulling on the screw.
The pictures you guys posted, was like a light bulb turning on.
How I finally was able to remove this seal:
1. Remove the crank sprocket shaft spacer.
2. I used a pick and removed some of the rubber on the seal closest to the crank sprocket shaft
3. Used a Harbor Freight 2 lb slide hammer with the puller hook attachment.
Unbelievably, I was able to easily remove the seal. Incredible.
Crank sprocket shaft seal, side facing the engine. Rubber removed, so one can see the metal part of the seal.
Crank sprocket shaft seal, side facing the primary. Rubber removed, so one can see the metal part of the seal.
Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
These have served me well for decades. You can find them or something close they are a valuable addition to the tool box. Can get them in screw driver configurations too.
Originally Posted by Max Headflow
This is what I use on the end of a Snap-On slide hammer.. They pop right out..
That's what this forum is about; it is rare that someone won't come up with a solution that has worked for them. TwiZted Biker and Max offer solutions that work because they have "been there; done that"; not some dribble that came from the interweb.
08-12-2023, 08:37 PM
