When i have the transfer case out to do the trans and transfercase seals i want to re-rtv the t-case halves. my question is can you crack the t-case without having anything move? is it as simple as undo the exterior bolts break case in hlaf re-rtv then reseal? or once i crack it in half springs come out flying and sh**

 

There aren't things that will let loose, however, there are things to keep track of such that it's not a "unbolt, lift, clean, apply rtv, rebolt, etc."

So here's one link to enlighten you amongst the many out there. Quite a few Youtube vids too.

http://www.4wdmechanix.com/NP231-and...ld-Part-1.html

 

that is very helpful thank you. it doesn't look like the photos in that link had any rtv sealant on the case halves, is there no need?

 

A link to page two is at the bottom of the page. The transfer case would leak if there wasn't any sealant.