Georg taught me to use some of this stuff on mating surfaces. I trust Georg and we did this previously in the transfer case video we did together years ago for Cruiser Brothers:
You need these specific bolts to mate a split case to an H55F:
Always lube metal-to-metal pieces.. similar to life…
Make sure the front output/4WD engagement collar is correctly oriented: it has a flat side and a beveled side: beveled side goes towards the front output shaft gear: