James replaces a transmission shift shaft seal

After removing the outer and inner primary cases we remove shift linkage, a circlip, washer then the old seal. We wrap the splines of the shaft with tape and install a new seal using the correct tool.

[@Frickitall]

we need to see what's behind the seal.... is there a bushing? I dropped the bike on the shifter and it slammed the shift spline against the case. Rattles when I go fast. I've been looking for this video though!! THANKS

[@seekgodfirst1605]

very helpful, please hold Camera horizontal on the future videos

[@BoobsAdmin]

Thanks to Harley Davidson for not being able to add 10 mm more so that you can change this seal without removing everything completely. Service: ~200 dollars + gaskets and oil seals... O_o

[@lynskyrd]

Ain't it the truth. Just discovered my shaft seal was leaking last night, I gotta pull the whole drive train off- again. Two years ago- I was 'there' changing out the quad seal. I should have went after the shift seal as well but crystal ball not working at the time...

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

1970's junk in a 2020 world.
I know, i have one.

[@samueljones154]

So if this leaks will it blow up on the front of the motor? I ask because ive replaced the inner primary seal, engine to primary seal, starter, and the inner primary seal itself and i still have a leak that only seems to leak if i run it 85mph +

[@scottliegel855]

hello,did you guys upgrade the seal to a cometec,if so what is the part # Thank you,,scott

[@omegaseamaster1550]

yeah, I wanna know that too....

[@scottliegel855]

@@omegaseamaster1550 I have the part number from cosmo if you need it .🤙

[@omegaseamaster1550]

@@scottliegel855 be awesome if you could post it

[@scottliegel855]

@@omegaseamaster1550 1980-2006, Softail & RoadKing. Shifter shaft oil seal Part # OS041

[@omegaseamaster1550]

@@scottliegel855 Thanks Scott !!!!!

[@ronadkins8848]

Forth video genius.not ..which side of the seal goes towards the bike?

[@coolwhip8820]

You always install seals spring side toward inside.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I have a 2021 Tri Glide with just over 4000 miles It was in the shop this past week for a shift seal leak. I hope they got it right. HD in my opinion has poor quality control and testing of their products.

[@samueljones154]

Where did it leak exactly. Did i blow and get on the front of the lower part of the engine somehow?

[@jerryhubbard4461]

@@samueljones154 I think it was leaking for some time. The deal that is on the shifter just as it goes into the tranny was leaking. The tech said the seal looked good and don't how it was leaking. I think it many be an issue with the current design. The shop foreman knew just where to look. Might not be the first one that have repaired. I guess the wind was blowing it around and covered most of the bottom of the bike. I just finished a 400 mile ride. Tomorrow I will take a look under and see if any other leaks are there. One more year on the warrantee.

[@martinmeraz8264]

is it normal for the torx bolt above shift shaft to move when moving shift shaft side to side? Mine does on my 02 Road King.

[@barneyc3659]

What would you charge for doing this fix?

[@justashitbird801]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@johncasor9698]

Another great video....

[@toyotaco21]

Thank you, great video, but as Charles is asking below ... what is being sprayed out from the red can please?

[@tyso69us]

degreaser id say

[@coolwhip8820]

I made this video. It was brake parts cleaner.