Shifter shaft seal
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Road Warrior
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Shifter shaft seal
Im in the middle of replacing my leaky shifter shaft seal, ive gone over my service manual but for the life of me can't find where says anything on replacing this seal, i have the old one out, but i need to know how far to drive the new one in? i order the "Jims shift seal" installer....but it was lost in the mail!...
so would a deep socket work fine?
so would a deep socket work fine?
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If I recall, I just used a pick and carefully pushed it in until it seated. Then I saw there was plenty of exposed bore so I stuck a second one in there since I think I had purchased a package of 10 pcs. and couldn't think of how I would ever use 'em all up. That plus I figured if one is good, 2 must be better. 
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I think I just pushed it in with socket. It 10 years ago. I put thin layer of black RTV around it.
This was a real common problem until around 2005, when Harley went to double lip seals. Cometic was already making them.
Isin't just sorta flush if I remember right?
This was a real common problem until around 2005, when Harley went to double lip seals. Cometic was already making them.
Isin't just sorta flush if I remember right?
Cruiser
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I just replace the same seal a couple weeks ago on my 2002. I don't think the book covers changing this seal. After watching several youtube videos I used a socket to press the new seal in. I believe the measurement I used was "a little bit". So far no leaks.
I had much more trouble getting the starter shaft seal changed before re-assembling everything.
I had much more trouble getting the starter shaft seal changed before re-assembling everything.
Road Master
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A socket will work just fine. I've replaced several that way. Install the seal flush with the case or slightly below. You need to have room for the washer and clip to go on after the seal is installed.
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What Boomer just said, install the seal then a washer and push the seal in with the washer till the washer is flush with the case. Just make sure the shaft is as smooth as a baby's behind, no nicks or marks otherwise you'll be in there again.
Road Warrior
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I greased my seal up a bit. Tapped in with a socket and good to go!
Mine is a 02 if have the bolts with the locking tabs make to sure RTV them per the manual!
And replace the inner primary bearing while you have it apart. I used the Baker bearing all is good.
Mine is a 02 if have the bolts with the locking tabs make to sure RTV them per the manual!
And replace the inner primary bearing while you have it apart. I used the Baker bearing all is good.
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thanks for all the input!
im doing this on an 03 road king, the only thing i didn't get was a new bearing, bike only has 14k miles, it "seems" good
im doing this on an 03 road king, the only thing i didn't get was a new bearing, bike only has 14k miles, it "seems" good
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