[Honda724life]

Ive got a 2011 Rancher 420 and last time I took it to a shop it had a little amount of diff fluid seepage coming from the front diff where the drive shaft enters. Its not enough to drip and cannot tell its a leak unless its been ridden. My guess is the seal is seating back when sitting in the garage and opening when the shaft it turning from being ridden. So a couple weeks ago I went to test the snorkel and all has been well but I went to go ahead and change both front and rear fluid because of the rearend problems I have just had a couple months ago. The front fuild was a light tan murkey color so my guess was water had gotten in. I have new seals coming in for the front Im assuming for the shaft and both cv axle seals too. is this a job worth trying to tackle on my own? I know simple mechanics for instance, installing the snorkel, changing the oil, etc. but never have done a job like this but feel I have an understanding of it. If so could anyone help with some step by step instructions just to make it a little easier? other than that I plan on taking it to the mechanic but prefer not to seeing as he breaks something else everytime it gets taken to him.

 

[retro]

If you have tools to remove and replace the front diff AND you have suitable tools to drive new seals in without damaging them, you can probably do it as well as anyone. Download a copy of the service manual and read through the front differential section first.

Then buy all of those seals (OEM Honda only, don't waste our time and your money on cheap china crap) and once they arrive verify that you bought the right ones and they'll fit. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is a good place to buy OEM Honda parts on the web, or visit your local Honda dealer for them.

After you have installed them carefully and properly, fill the seal lips on each seal with a good clean grease. This lubricates the seal, providing much longer life and making them more water/mud resistant.

If you have any questions you can ask them here. Have fun!