I need to change the oil seal where the bevel gear case meets the axle case. I have everything taken apart but I can't get the axle case off so I can change the seal. I found this thread but the discussion is about a slightly newer design. According to the parts diagram for the L345dt there is not a c clip until after the seal I want to replace (#8 in the drawing).
So my question is is the seal just seized and do I just need to hit the thing harder or is that c clip further up the shaft what is keeping the bevel gear case on? And if so How do I get that c clip of with that bearing and oil seal in the way.
