Drive Shaft Assembly and Install

[mrgeoff]

  I'm getting ready to remove the rear wheel again on my 1999CT(10,000mile check) and change out the Universal Joint and Boot too...The questions I have about this is as follows...
    When I remove/install the Oil Seal on the Shaft (how far back will it go/ will it stop at a certain spot?...is there any special way to install the new one? (Tricks of the trade) 
    Do I use a flat bladescrew driver to get it seated?...
    Does it just slide on easily or do I have to twist it till it gets to where it should be?...
    Will it be seated properly when I finally install the shaft into the pinion cup?...
    I just don't want to damage the rubber seal as I install it...!!!
    The last time I had the shaft off every thing looked good but I want to replace the Oil Seal, Stopper Ring,
    Spring, Washer, and Snap Ring along with the Yoke and Boot...This way I will feel better that it is done             
    properly...Or at least I know I have done it the best I can...!!! Wish me luck...and Thanks for all you do...!!!

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

Let's see. To replace the seal on the shaft, you'll have to have the spring and hardware removed from the shaft. It fits right over the shaft until the point where it sits; it's larger there, and machined for the seal to be seated / placed properly. There is a "stop" area. Personally, I used a 1" box wrench and a small dead blow hammer to install mine, since I didn't have a suitable pipe handy.

If you're taking the u-joint out, I definitely recommend getting a new boot. It will be much more flexible than the old one, making a miserable job a bit less miserable.

I just did all of this for the first time, so there may be more input from more "seasoned" members, but that's about it. This forum has been a great resource for me as I learn about my Valkyrie.

[mrgeoff]

      Thanks Ken...                                                                                                                                       

I will put your advise into my plans...I did get all new parts so I know that everything would be right...I will just take my time and say a good Prayer when installing the new boot...!!!

Geoff...!!!