450exc shifter

[slimdog]

Hi guys new to forum have a problem very slow oil leak through shaft seal ring so i replaced it but still leaks could the shaft be bent any ideas would be appreciated Thanks

[tye1138]

There is a bearing inside the cases that wears out over time and what's probably happening is the pressure from pushing the lever, moves the shaft side to side and the o ring because the bearing is toast. Sadly, you have to split the cases to remove that bearing, but I think thats the problem.