I have engine oil getting into the first reduction gear area. I'm wanting to replace the right hand main bearing oil seal, and it requires removal of the Power Shaft Drive Gear from the crankshaft. My service manual says, "The power shaft drive gear can best be installed on crankshaft before the crankshaft is installed in engine". Do I have another option for installing this gear, other than completely removing the crankshaft from the engine? I don't want to do anything risky or foolish and ruin something, but I wondered about using the end hole in the crank to make a sleeve pusher, then heating the gear in oil and pushing it on with the crank still in the tractor. My conscience is telling me that this is a stupid idea.
Paul
Paul