Gearbox radial shaft seal

Shaft seal rings ensure the tightness of the gear.

When should you change the gasket?

The seal whatsoever, is essential for proper operation of the gearbox. A leak can quickly cause damage to the gears.

• As part of a revision, it is possible to find traces of oils. This is usually due to poor sealing of the need to change the seal.
• During a sail inflation missed, the lines can become jammed in the joint located between the propeller and the gear.

How to replace a shaft seal ring

• Once the seal available, remove the old gasket, taking care not to damage the shaft or housing ring.
• Clean surfaces in order to make impeccably smooth. To do this, use a very fine abrasive tape. Remove residues of fat with a degreaser (brake cleaner).
• Position the new gaskets on the ring.