merc 9.8 prop shaft seal replacement help

[Wildcat94]

i have an older mercury 9.8 outboard and my prop is leaking gear lube and i need to have the prop shaft seal replaced, has any one tackled this project by themselves? I need it done before further damage occurs
Any advice welcome

thanks
[signature]

[RoyalBull]

Are you sure that it is gear lube? I have seen a lot of people think its leaking gear lube but its just burnt 2 stroke oil. It would be really dark in color and be dripping through the prop area as well.
[signature]

[Wildcat94]

Its gearlube. Cuz its bone dry when I checked
[signature]

[wiperhunter2]

If you are planning on doing it yourself, I have a merc book that will give you step by step instructions. If you want to borrow it, I'll see if I can find it?
[signature]

[RoyalBull]

umm bummer! I know there are some special tools required to remove the ring behind the prop. Have you called any shops or are you looking to do it yourself. I know some shops rent some of the special tools need.
[signature]