Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

[cpjxh7]

Hi all. <br /><br />Last year when I serviced my outdrive I found the round coil spring from the shaft seal in the gimball housing when I was wiping out the old grease. At the time I could not figure out or see where it came from. As the diagram in the link below shows, this is the shaft seal just on the other side of the gimball bearing. It is Ref. #63 in the diagram @ <br /><br /> http://volvopentaparts.stemtostern.com/VolvoDiagrams/ShowAssembly.asp?ID=sxsh1 <br /><br />I'm assuming the spring slipped off the seal when I pulled the shaft out. Anyone ever had this happen? <br /><br />What are my options? 1) Pull the gimball bearing and seal and replace? 2) Is it possible to reinstall the spring with the bearing and seal in place? 3) What happens if left alone? Obviously not the best solution as the spring must be needed to ensure the seal around the shaft is maintained. <br /><br />Also, what is the purpose of the seal? What is it trying to keep out or in? Grease, water, etc…?<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any and all help.

 

[Don S]

Re: Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

It just keeps the grease in so it doesn't squeeze out onto the shaft and get slung all over the engine compartment while the engine is running.<br />It also keeps dirt out, but that isn't the purpose.<br />I sure wouldn't pull the gimbal bearing to replace it or the spring. Once you use a puller on the gimbal bearing the bearing is history.<br />Next time you have to replace the gimbal bearing, just remember to change that seal also.

 

[cpjxh7]

Re: Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

Thanks a lot Don! Thats the answer I was looking for. I will replace it when I replace the gimball bearing.<br /><br />John.

 

[Too Many Toys]

Re: Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

It appears you performed the work yourself. Was it hard? I am going to replace my gimbal bearing and u-joints on my 2000 5.7 volvo penta sx myself. Just wondering about what to look out for and where did you get your alignment tool for gimbal bearing. Thanks

 

[kyleputzier]

Re: Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

It just keeps the grease in so it doesn't squeeze out onto the shaft and get slung all over the engine compartment while the engine is running.<br />It also keeps dirt out, but that isn't the purpose.<br />I sure wouldn't pull the gimbal bearing to replace it or the spring. Once you use a puller on the gimbal bearing the bearing is history.<br />Next time you have to replace the gimbal bearing, just remember to change that seal also.

I can't find a part number (or diagram) for this seal. Can someone point me in the right direction?

1999 VP SX-M

Kyle

 

[Don S]

Re: Drive Saft Seal on 97 Volvo Penta SX Cobra I/O

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