LU drive shaft Seal Order (fell out when I pulled the LU) SEE PICTURE

[777funk]

The seal and bushing fell out when I yanked this LU and I couldn't tell how it was supposed to go. Is this right? This is a 125HP from 1989 by the way.

 

[rickryder]

It would be best if you list what motor this is from Model and serial # so people can help you....also try not to do multiple posts on the same issue

 

[Jiggz]

Yes, that is correct. That's how it goes into the shaft with the long side of the seal against the retainer.

 

[pnwboat]

That's normal. It just keeps some grease on the splines. They fall out when you remove the lower unit. It's installed correctly in the picture. Just don't put a large amount of grease on the splines. A light coating is all that is necessary. Seen many a lower unit that was missing the rubber boot. It's not a show stopper.

 

[777funk]

Thanks guys! That bushing (retainer?) has a flat side and a dished side. I put the flat side against the driveshaft's flat edge and the dished side against that seal. I assume that's right but I don't want to assume anything.

 

[Jiggz]

That is correct also. The flat side against the shaft shoulder.