The tine shaft oil seal is used in tillers and is made of metal and rubber. This part is priced as an individual item, but may require two for proper installation. If the seal becomes dried out or cracked it will need to be replaced. It presses onto the sides of the transmission housing and stops oil from leaking, and may require a screwdriver during replacement. This part is an OEM from Troy-Bilt.
1. Removed wheel and tines.
2. Removed old seals.
3. Cleaned and smooth the shaft with emery paper.
4. Installed new seal by first putting a non hardening sealant on out side of shaft.
5. Next putting in the seal, by using a washer and pipe to get the seal in all the way.
Removed outer tines and shear bolts. Tines were stuck so had to use a puller to remove the tine holder from shaft. Used a flat head screwdriver to pry up the seal then removed the rest of the way with needle nose pliers. Sanded shaft the reinstalled seals with a punch and hammer. Put antisieze on the shaft. Reinstalled tine holder shear b
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Oil leak from gear box
Layne from GILLESPIE, Illinois
1 personfound this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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