My coworker has an 03 CCLB dually 4X4 and needs to change out the rear seal because its leaking. We are taking his truck to New Orleans tomarrow and i have to change the bitch out before we leave. Do i use a little RTV to seal it up or is that a tranny nono? And as always thanks for reading.

 

I swapped my tailhousing today and talked to Litreddevil. He said to put a light coat of RTV on the seal. Not much just a light coat. I actually didnt do it but I guess it would help.

 

Some times you can get away with just changing the seal. If you need a bushing it is a dealer idem. Make sure to polish up the yoke as well.

 

Which bushing would that be? And how do you suggest polishing the yoke?

 

There is a bushing behind that seal to support the yoke. It might be a little worn. As far as polishing the yoke I use some fine metal type sand paper and then finish polishing with some scotch bright.

 

replaced the seal and got some scotchbrite on the yoke. Got us to New Orleans in one peice so im happy....Now if we can only make it back.