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Title: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Jimbob on June 01, 2013, 11:50:18 PM
He guys i have a leak from the sprocket cover shaft seal i know that it can be chain lube but i cleaned it and its deffinately coming from there. What im wondering is if you guys know what the tool is to remove that seal and where i can get it from?
I got a quote from the mechanic for approx $150 to replace it when i got the seal for $10 So i figure ill do that myself on the next oil change.
Cheers
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 02, 2013, 12:40:21 AM
Basically you gotta get in there with an o-ring pick and pry it out
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: jestercinti on June 02, 2013, 04:40:20 AM
I broke 4 picks before I got mine out.

Slow and steady. You'll get it.


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Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: HPP8140 on June 02, 2013, 04:41:51 AM
I pried mine out only to find out it was easier to remove metal retainer & just start the engine. Oil pressure frees it...then pull out.
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 02, 2013, 04:43:12 AM
It didn't get messy? If not then great tip use the engine to do the hard work.
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Paulcet on June 03, 2013, 08:19:59 AM
Only one shaft goes through the sprocket cover, and it isn't sealed.

There are 3 seals behind it.  Which one is leaking? Or were you going to replace all 3?
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: HPP8140 on June 03, 2013, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 02, 2013, 04:43:12 AM
It didn't get messy? If not then great tip use the engine to do the hard work.

No. It came out slowly enough. Watch it then shut off engine and finish pulling it out.

I found out after installing the new seal & forgetting to put the plate back on. I started engine to test for leaks and saw it slowly move out.
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: HPP8140 on June 03, 2013, 10:38:03 AM
Quote from: Paulcet on June 03, 2013, 08:19:59 AM
Only one shaft goes through the sprocket cover, and it isn't sealed.

There are 3 seals behind it.  Which one is leaking? Or were you going to replace all 3?

good point let's get some clarification.

I was referring to #32 oil seal

http://images.imagessite.com/OEM_IMAGES/suzuki_mc_images/S89GS500E16.gif
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Jimbob on June 03, 2013, 04:05:00 PM
Yeah 32 is the one I'm going to replace
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Jimbob on June 08, 2013, 06:23:55 PM
Do you know where I can get that tool? I tried supercheap but they don't sell them. I live in QLD
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 08, 2013, 06:31:28 PM
Try glenfords or auto one.
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Jimbob on June 20, 2013, 06:24:25 AM
If I'm going to replace the washers behind what do I need to remove I can't see to find it in my Haynes manual
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Jimbob on June 20, 2013, 04:55:20 PM
Any ideas?
Title: Re: Sprocket Cover Shaft Seal
Post by: Leadberry on June 20, 2013, 08:02:52 PM
If you have a tool set, you need to get one of these seal pullers--they pay for themselves in frustration saved with the first seal pulled:

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-58430-Shaft-Type-Puller/dp/B000FPYW4K/ref=pd_cp_hi_0

Also, it looks like you'll want retaining ring pliers to remove those circlips.