Replacing shifter shaft seal(have to split cases?)

[HillTopper]

I just noticed my shifter shaft on my 98 xr400 is leaking oil a little. I need to know if i can replace it without having to split the cases. Can i just yank it off by sliding it over the shaft(probably destroying the seal in the process) and putton the new one on the same way? I remember on my old xr200, the countershaft sprocket seal could be changed like that. hopefully its the same for this. thanks.

 

[swingarm]

Yes you can change the seal with out splitting the cases. I have done it on many bikes. The hardest part is getting the old seal out. You have to use a small screw driver to pry it out. Use a piece of metal tube that fits over the shift shaft to tap the new seal into place.

 

[yoshi]

getting the old seals out is a snap, you can use screws(sheet metal) and attach hooks,straps etc and pull out the seal.