I am replacing the outboard, final drive seal on my 2280. The manual shows two snap rings on the inside of the housing that need to be removed before the hub/axle can come out. Looking up inside the housing, I cannot see any ring(s) on either side of the large final drive gear to remove. I thought that perhaps I could remove the inboard bearing and get at one of the rings from the outside of the housing. The problem with that plan is there is no way to get a purchase on the bearing to get it out. The shaft will not move at all until the rings have been removed. I have attached pictures of the bearing and the final drive assembly looking up from the bottom. Has anyone ever done this repair and know how to get at the snap rings?
IFF (Doug)
IFF (Doug)