Rear oil seal replacement Kohler M18?

[lostinbaja]

I have a Woods 2855 Mow-N-Machine powered by a Kohler M18. The engine has a leaky rear crankshaft oil seal, Will I have to remove the "Closure Plate" to replace the seal or can I R&R the old seal with the engine intact?

Thanks for the help.

Jerry...

 

[ILENGINE]

You can remove the seal and replace without removing the plate.

 

[lostinbaja]

Thanks for the info, I ordered the seal and will let you know how it works out once I get it.

 

[lostinbaja]

After reading all the posts referring to the breather system on the Kohler M18, I decided to take a look at that first. I replaced the breather assembly with the new upgraded breather unit from Kohler. My oil seal leak is gone and the oil spray I was getting in the air cleaner housing has stopped.
I couldn't be happier with the performance.