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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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I have a transmission fluid leak coming out where the shifter shaft comes out of the transmission. Is there a seal right there? I am looking in both the service manual and parts manual and have not found it. This is on my '01 5 speed ultra. Is this an expensive fix?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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2 quick questions- is the vent blocked?- is the tranny overfilled?

just check those first as they are common causes of leaks.

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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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this seemed to have started right after i had the stator replaced. From what I can see it appears to be coming from the seal.. trying to do a visual with a mirror and flashlight. When i got back from a 1600 mile road trip thats whaen i noticed it. The stator was replaced while we were on the road. I would have thought that the dealer would have seen the transmission fluid on the underside of the primary when the replaced the stator. I guess I should have done a forum search before I posted this. Also is the seal the same size on a 5 speed as on a six speed.? From what info I could find it is recommended to use an skf 4628 seal. I cross referenced harley part # 12045.
 

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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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Cometic also makes a good replacement seal.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Pull the inner primary and replace all the seals while there. I stole doch4m's idea and made my own nifty shifter shaft seal puller and it works slicker than snot



 
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