well i filled my rear gearcase up with fluid the other day and put the bike back in the garage. now i noticed a puddle of gear oil under the rear of the bike. it appears to be leaking around the pinion seal (i think it is called) where the rear driveshaft enters the rear gearcase. i noticed not much came out when i drain the gearcase before filling it back with new fluid.

what do i need to do to take that apart? is there any special way it needs to come apart or can i simply drop the drive shaft and pull the shaft out of the gearcase and then just undo the 3 bolts and replace the seal? i am more wondering if i need to take apart the whole gearcase or not to replace this seal...

thanks guys

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2002 Sportsman 700

nobody has done this before?

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2002 Sportsman 700

I've replaced the front diff input shaft seal on my 800. Might want to start with a service manual. Just stop by your local dealer and ask them if you can look at their shop manual. You will get a good idea of what's involved.

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2007 Sporstman 800 Deluxe, w/ 14" SS108 rims, Terracross Radials, ADC on-off switch
2006 Sportsman 500 H.O. (wife's) w/ 800 rims & tires
2006 Sawtooth (daughter's)
2005 Predator 50 (son's)

A wife-beater is nothing more than a big CRY-BABY!!

Thats all you need to do.

thanks guys, thats what it seemed like by looking at it but i was unsure...

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2002 Sportsman 700