YM165 Leaking PTO oil seal - Need help installing

[mutt606]

After I used the tiller this weekend on my YM165, I noticed hydraulic oil / trans fluid leaking from around the PTO shaft. It probably leaked about a quart overnight. I called today and ordered a new PTO oil seal. It should be here Thursday.

How do I go about installing the new oil seal? Do I just pry it out with a screwdriver from around the the PTO shaft? Or do I have to take out the 7 bolts "Also stamped with the number seven" out and remove the PTO shaft and bearings to get to the seal?

Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Johndeere3720]

Welcome to TBN! Yeah, Im guessing remove the #7 bolts and the seal should be right there. Since you are replacing the old one, You can just use a screwdriver and get it out. It doesnt matter if you break it because you ordered a new one. I did this when I replaced the seal on my 169D's transfercase. good luck with the repair. :thumbsup: