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I seem to be loosing a small amount of oil from my output shaft on my 2002 220R. Its not too bad but I want to fix it. How easy is it to change the output shaft seal. I am assuming it can be done w/out cracking the case, I hope.

You talking behind the countersprocket? No case splitting needed! Just pick out with a scribe.... clean well.... replace.

Depending on the condition of the collar it will have to be replaced as well.

Sometimes drilling a small hole and screwing a sheet metal screw (or two) into the seal will give you a gripping surface to pull it out with, reducing the possibility of damaging the case seal surfaces. Also, if I recall correctly, the seal wear point usually isn't exactly centered on the collar, so you can reverse the collar for some extended use. (OK, I'm a cheap bstd...oh wait, no, I'm responsibly conserving the world's resources to help reduce global warming!).

I'd be surprised if it's the seal in the case or the collar on an '02. Usually it is the O-rings behind the collar.

quailchaser wrote:I'd be surprised if it's the seal in the case or the collar on an '02. Usually it is the O-rings behind the collar.

Could be. A bad O-ring will leak oil right through the spacer well beyond the seal. The seal will leak, well, at the seal. Clean and check.

I pulled the collar out and it has a step in it where it fits over the oring. does not appear to be reversable. Perhaps it was on pre 95 models. I like the drilling and screw method for removal. Guess I better order an oring and collar also.