[Uwon]

JFP, I think that you have misunderstood my original question posted in Renntech which was whether anybody had removed the outside IMS bearing seal with success (on any 997 or 996 for that matter). There was some good discussion on preventive maintenance and the suggestion that I might as well do the whole LN retrofit while in there.
In my case, I have an '06 997 2CS which has the latest and largest IMS bearing which unfortunately cannot be replaced without splitting the long block. So LN's recommendation is to repack the bearing or preferably just remove the outside IMS bearing seal so that motor oil can get in there. When I did not get an answer to my original question I reposted here and in the Rennteck 996 section.
By the way, I note that as of this morning (Oct 4th), there is only one Tenntech posting in the 996 section where a member has removed the outer seal with success.
So folks, do post if you have removed the outer IMS bearing seal and share how many miles you have gone since its removal. Cheers....