B7100 PTO Seal

[podzie]

I need to change out my oil seal on the PTO shaft today. For some reason, I thought I was supposed to remove the backing plate...the one with 6 or so bolts securing it.

When I picked up the seal from the dealer, however, I was told the old seal just needs to be pulled out, off of the shaft, with the plate intact.

Can anybody confirm or deny?

Thanks fellas!

 

[myyaz33]

I remember taking off the plate when I did my B6100. Not that I ever do things the right way though!

 

[charlz]

Well, great question. Some time ago I bought both the seal and the gasket for the plate as I figured you had to pull the plate. Been waiting till I got around to changing the oil in the rear before pulling the plate.

Let me know what you find out... might be easier than I thought!

Charles

 

[podzie]

couldn't get out there to get it done today, but I'll go tomorrow and let you know..

funny how things for me always seem to turn out harder than I thought..

 

[podzie]

Easy as pie!

Tap out the old one (seal has an outer lip that is easily accessible), and tap in the new one.

No need to remove the plate.

 

[charlz]

Easy as pie!

Tap out the old one (seal has an outer lip that is easily accessible), and tap in the new one.

No need to remove the plate.

Sweet! Thanks!