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Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the oil seals on the wheel shaft in a Honda FRC800K1A Rear Tine Tiller.

You will need to support the tiller during this process. Use jack stands, large pieces of wood, or other strong supports. Rock the tiller back and forth on its supports before beginning to ensure that it won’t fall or tip over during repairs.

Drain the oil from the transmission before beginning this process.

After completing this procedure, refill the transmission with 5.3 quarts of SAE 10W-30 oil.

What you need

  1. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 1 of 2 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin the repair, disconnect the spark plug wire.

    • Firmly grip the base of the connector and pull it away from the spark plug to disconnect it.

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  2. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Turn off the fuel valve: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the fuel valve switch to the off position.

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  4. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Remove the wheels: step 3, image 1 of 3 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Remove the wheels: step 3, image 2 of 3 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Remove the wheels: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use needle nose pliers to remove the cotter pin from the wheel lock pin.

    • Remove the wheel lock pin.

    • Repeat this same process for the other wheel.

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  5. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the wheel off of the wheel shaft.

    • Repeat this process for the other wheel.

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  6. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Remove the oil seals: step 5, image 1 of 2 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement, Remove the oil seals: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Wedge a large flathead screwdriver underneath the metal lip on the oil seal.

    • Firmly pry the seal away from the transmission.

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  7. Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Honda Rear Tine Tiller FRC800K1A Wheel Shaft Oil Seals Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • With enough room to grab the oil seal, pull it out of its housing.

    • Remove the oil seal.

    • Repeat the same process on the opposite side.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Refill the transmission with 5.3 quarts of SAE 10W-30 oil.

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