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Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a shifter lever shaft seal on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. It doesn't really matter the year or model of Harley, as this seal and setup has been used for a very long time.

This shift lever seal can go bad and start leaking oil. To get to it, you'll need to remove your entire primary drive.

Yup, we'll show you how to remove your entire Harley-Davidson primary drive, remove the shifter lever shaft seal, and then replace it. Then we show you how to put the entire primary back on. We'll also show you some tips and tricks along the way.

Note: You'll need a replacement shifter lever shaft seal and appropriate primary gaskets and seals (shown in the video so check it out). You'll also need appropriate fluids to refill your primary drive.

Save yourself a ton of money by not having to take your Harley to the dealership to have these types of projects done. You can do this right in your very own shop or garage and right on the kickstand. Plus, have the absolute satisfaction of wrenching on your own Harley!

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Tools & items needed: (affiliate links)

Screwdrivers (standard & phillips)
Torx head wrenches (standard sizes)
Standard box end wrenches (American & Metric)
Standard sockets & ratchets (American & Metric)
Pliers (standard & needle nose)
Allen/Hex head wrenches (American)
Snap ring pliers
Red & blue thread lock
Torque Wrench
Oil for primary (30-40 oz)(replacement after removing the primary)
Appropriate gaskets & seals for primary removal (shown in video)

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Video-In this completely free DIY video we show you how to remove and replace a primary drive auto chain tensioner on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The purpose of this device is to keep the appropriate amount of tension on your primary chain and they do fail sometimes. If that happens, you'll know and you'll hear slapping and banging noises in your primary chaincase.

You'll also need to replace the chain tensioner at some point when you get much higher miles on your Harley. We show you how to inspect the friction point where chain rides on the tensioner. You can see the exact auto chain tensioner we used at the bottom of this article.

Yup, we'll show you how to remove your outer primary cover, access the chain tensioner, and remove it. We'll also show you some tips and tricks along the way. Then we show you how to install a new auto chain tensioner.

Note: You'll need a replacement primary cover gasket for this project.