Driveshaft Seals
 

Can you pull them out with out taking out the bearing carrier? Specifically in TRS drives. If so what are the trics?

Yes it can be done though I have never done it myself. I remember a thread on here about it. I quess you make a hole in them and pry them out.

Actually it's not that hard to go ahead and pull the carrier. Just mark where the retainer is before you start to unthread it. That way you can tighten it back down to the same exact spot. This is critical so you keep it at the same bearing preload..
By removing it you would be able to change the seals a lot easier on the bench. You would need some tool to go over the prop shaft to press them in otherwise. Also you could clean up the seal area on the prop shaft.

Thanks Jim. Not sure if the seals are leaking I have to take a better look. Just got some drives and notices some oil down around the carrier. Want to make sure it is all good for next year.

I had a TRS that was leaking from the carrier. It was the large O-Ring at the back of the carrier. I'd pull the carrier, but put in a new crush washer if you do.

Thanks Kurt may be a project on the winter list. These drives have never been apart so I kind of wanted to keep it that way. I have to see were the oil is coming from first. Built some drive stands yesterday so hope to get them out of the van and onto the stands today and take a better look. Could just be oil that came out when the drives were seperated from the gimbals even?

I think you should take them completely apart all over your garage floor and look at every piece before you make another move. ...and double check for transom rot!:drink:

trs propeller seals
 

Do "not" pull the bearing carrier. There is little point in making a ten minute job turn into a virtual overhaul.....Heat the outside of the carrier with a regulated propane torch. Purchase a industry standard curved seal puller, and then brace the puller against one of the carrier renforcement ribs. Hammer the puller through the seal(s). Taking care too keep the point of the puller away from the propeller shaft seal surface, pry the seal(s) out in one swift motion. As long as the bearing carrier is not already corroded, this works 100% of the time.