Volvo SX-C1 Outdrive Upper Input Shaft Seal

[mark Johns]

I have a '97 Volvo Sx-C1 outdrive with oil in the bellows. The lower housing of the lower unit was cracked this winter and I sent that part away for a new housing. I was thinking I could reseal that myself. My question is, can the input shaft seal be replaced without having to deal with the crush sleeve?
Thanks

 

[HalfFish5087]

No. Since you must remove the shaft and therefore take off the torx bolt you will need to replace the crush sleeve to obtain proper torque and stress on the bearings.

 

[mark Johns]

I was reading in "THT" forum last night and found a thread that said it was not necessary. I am a pretty good mechanic but not sure of the procedure to replace the seal. Is this something the average backyard guy could do? If something simple, I would rather replace than reuse. Our boat shops around here are terribly expensive and slow.I already have the outdrive off and the lower split from the upper. Appreciate the help.