How do I replace the front case seal on my BX24 transaxle?

[bkdamkr]

The front case seal on my BX24' transaxle is leaking more profusely than I can tolerate. By "front transaxle seal", I am referring to the seal that's behind the fan. It's not obvious how to remove the cover and get to the seal. Has anyone done this, give me advice, or point me in the right direction? And please don't say "take it to your dealer" unless you've looked into this and are certain that my only options are (1) completely disassemble the tractor to get to the seal, (2) take it to the dealer because they have some magic way of doing this I can't replicate. My location and the role the BX24 fills in my operation makes taking it to the dealer a real PITA, so taking it in is my absolute last resort.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Brian (bkdamkr)
Livermore, CA