Service Manual

Reelmaster 5200-D/5400-DHydraulic System Page 4 - 58

Shaft Seal Replacement

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,

stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key

from the ignition switch.

2. Disconnect drive shaft from the transmission (Fig

77).

Note: The face of the seal may be punctured with a

sharp instrument (such as a screwdriver) to aid in prying

the seal out, or a slide hammer type puller may be used

to remove the seal. Be careful to not damage the charge

pump cover or shaft. Once removed the seal is not reus-

able.

3. Remove retaining ring, then carefully remove seal

from bore in c harge pump cover (Fig. 78).

4. Inspect the charge pump cover, new seal, and shaft

for damage. Inspect sealing area on shaft for rust, wear

or contamination. Polish seal area on shaft if necessary.

5. Use a seal installer tool or wrap spline end of shaft

with thin plastic to prevent damage to seal lip during

installation. Lubricate inside diameter of new seal with

petroleum jelly.

6. Press new seal into charge pump cover, being cer-

tain the seal is perpendicular to the shaft. Be careful not

to damage the seal. The outer face of the seal should be

located between 0.056 to 0.096 inch (1.42 to 2.44 mm)

below the outer surface of the charge pump cover.

Install the retaining ring.

1. Drive shaft 2. Charge pump

Figure 77

1. Shaft seal

2. Charge pump cover

3. Shaft

4. Transmission

5. Retaining r ing

Figure 78