loosebiker Posted November 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2013 Does the driveshaft oilseal need to be pressed on. I am having trouble getting my oil seal to slide up on the shaft going into the pumpkin. I took the drive shaft out to grease both front and rear splines and the new seal will not go on the collar. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted November 9, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2013 You did not state what bike, which would help if you put in your header, but a MKII and a 2nd gen does not need to have the splines greased on the pumpkin end. It is lubricated through the grease in the pumpkin. The drive shaft and seal should push into the collar. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosebiker Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted November 9, 2013 Sorry. I have a 2000 MM venture. My oil seal was destroyed so I have to replace it. My problem is that I cannot get it to go on the shaft. Part #is right for my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted November 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 10, 2013 Here is how to put your bike info in your header. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58880 Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosebiker Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted November 10, 2013 Thanks Dingy. I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted November 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 10, 2013 I've only done a MKII, but I believe they're the same. If I remember correctly the seal will slide easily down the shaft to where the shaft diameter increases just a bit before the coupler splines. If there is a step (collar?) it might be part of the old seal, it's got a metal band on it. Compare it carefully to the new seal, if it's got the same outer diameter as the small end of the seal part of the old one is still there. Assuming all the old seal is off you should be able to use an open end wrench just larger than the shaft diameter to tap the seal home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted November 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 10, 2013 As I remember, when I removed to old seal, it came off in Several pieces. Be sure you have ALL of the old one removed from the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosebiker Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for all the advise. I finally got the old oil seal out. That metal band was still on the shaft. Putting the drive shaft back in was a real PIA. I had the bike serviced and the rear end splines serviced at 16000 miles. When I took the drive shaft out of the bike at 32000 miles I found a paper towel that than been folded and put under the universal joint to hold it up. This by a mechanic with 30 yrs experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 16, 2013 Share #9 Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for all the advise. I finally got the old oil seal out. That metal band was still on the shaft. Putting the drive shaft back in was a real PIA. I had the bike serviced and the rear end splines serviced at 16000 miles. When I took the drive shaft out of the bike at 32000 miles I found a paper towel that than been folded and put under the universal joint to hold it up. This by a mechanic with 30 yrs experience. seems to be a lot of that going around...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted November 17, 2013 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2013 When I took the drive shaft out of the bike at 32000 miles I found a paper towel that than been folded and put under the universal joint to hold it up. This by a mechanic with 30 yrs experience. This is why I do all the maintenance work on my bike. And if you do take it to a shop, give your bike a good inspection before pulling away. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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