TCASE Output Seal
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TCASE Output Seal
Hey, So my tcase is leaking on the output seal where the front drive shaft sits. Anyways I know how to change the seal, I just wanna make sure that there is nothing complicated once I get the drive shaft out. Cause the front of the drive shaft theres the 4 bolts which holds it in place but where it goes in the tcase theres the slip yolk, i just wanna make sure that all you have to do is undo the 4 bolts on the front of the driveshaft and just pull it out, then use a pry bar or screwdriver to pull out the seal and put the drive shaft back in. Im pretty sure thats all I have to do Ive just never worked on this set up before, cause theres 2 u joints towards the output of the tcase and I wanna be certain that Im gonna be doing in right just cause im doin this in the garage and need my truck for the weekend, I know it seems pretty straight forward but any help would be great, by the its a 95 dodge dakota 4x4, I got the new seal I didnt think it was a hard seal, but it is so i do know how to put it in, but step to step directions would be awesome to help me out!! Thank you and I hope I get some responses.
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After removing the four bolts, all you have to do is slip the drive shaft out. I found it easiest to pull the old seal out with a pair of channellock, rather than trying to pry with a screwdriver which may damage the bell-housing.
When you put the new seal in, I would recommend using some PVC to pound the seal in rather than just whacking it with a hammer. I had a guy change my seal for me, and he just used a hammer. Ended up distorting the seal edge and it started leaking again. So I replaced the seal again myself and just went to Lowe's and found some PVC that was the right width. That way you can pound it in 100% evenly. Hope that makes sense.
When you put the new seal in, I would recommend using some PVC to pound the seal in rather than just whacking it with a hammer. I had a guy change my seal for me, and he just used a hammer. Ended up distorting the seal edge and it started leaking again. So I replaced the seal again myself and just went to Lowe's and found some PVC that was the right width. That way you can pound it in 100% evenly. Hope that makes sense.
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Im deffinetly talking about the front, Im pretty sure it is a slip yoke my boss was saying we can bring it in the shop n look at it, He said that not only will you have to change the seal if its leaking but theres something on the yoke that might need to be changed I cant remember what he said but I dont want to get in there and do anything if I might need to change something else without all the parts, atleast at the shop i have access to the part store by delievery lol
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It's not a slip yoke, it's just a yoke. The rear output is a slipyoke. The front driveshaft itself has the slip splines.
After you remove the driveshaft there will be a large nut on the yoke, put the t-case in 4wd and make sure the tranny is in gear or park and the E brake is on so you can remove the nut, the yoke will probably need a puller to get it off, then remove the seal, drive the new one in and reassemble.
After you remove the driveshaft there will be a large nut on the yoke, put the t-case in 4wd and make sure the tranny is in gear or park and the E brake is on so you can remove the nut, the yoke will probably need a puller to get it off, then remove the seal, drive the new one in and reassemble.