867 axle oil seal(s)

[MarkPalmer 81]

Forgive me if I sound stupid but this is the first WH transaxle I have had the opportunity to work on. Looking at my 867 (just acquired from my father in law) it looks as though it has been leaking gear oil from the 6 speed tranny out the axle seal on the engine PTO side for some time. The manual shows a seal on this side that looks to be replaceable by removing the wheel and hub and prying the seal out. Is that the case? Other question- isn't/shouldn't there be a seal on the other axle too? The manual doesn't show one there and it doesn't look like there is one. What keeps that side sealed?

Thanks for any help,

-Mark-

[pfrederi 17,881]

Same seal on each side the parts diagram may only show one but if you look at the quantity column it will say 2. You are on track with the replacement method. There is a keyway in the axle. Make sure you cover it with some tape when you push the new seal on to avoid damaging the seal.

[MarkPalmer 81]

Same seal on each side the parts diagram may only show one but if you look at the quantity column it will say 2. You are on track with the replacement method. There is a keyway in the axle. Make sure you cover it with some tape when you push the new seal on to avoid damaging the seal.

OK, sounds good. Thanks!

-Mark-