Replacing the rear transfer case output seal

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Thanks for the writeup, it was a very easy job. I replaced the output bearing while I had it apart but unfortunately it did not fix the slight whining sound that hear on deceleration, oh well got my leak fixed. I looked at the front output and it looks like you can remove it while the TC is in the truck.
 
JerseyCruiser said:
I looked at the front output and it looks like you can remove it while the TC is in the truck.
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Sorry Charlie, no can do :D It must be dropped from the vehicle.
 
looks like my front seal is leaking now too! What causes this leak? Is it a wobbly driveshaft? Or just that fact that these seals are getting to 12+ year old.
 
Finally went to tackle this and I may have an "oh ####!"

There are 2 little split rings around the rear output shaft. 1 of mine was broken.

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I hope you can buy this.
 
Do these snap rings break on their own (and rattle around) or do they break in the process of removing the shaft??
 
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Wow. Thanks guys. I'm so happy right now.

I noticed this broken soon after I slipped out the VC. Both pieces were still around the shaft.

From what I can tell, this piece is trapped between the shaft and the inside of the VC. Even when broken, it can't really go anywhere.
 
does anyone have a part number for the seal and bearing? Mine is leaking figured do the bearing whilst transfer case was apart.
 
These are the part numbers I will order up for my 1994 (I'll verify my dust seal but I think that is good to go).
No idea how anyone does this without removing the speedo sensor.

Rear Transfer Case oil seal 9031158008
Rear Transfer Case dust seal part 1 3332560070 (not needed unless you have a dented one, or dent it on the way out)
Rear Transfer Case dust seal part 2 3332560060 (not needed unless you have a dented one, or dent it on the way out)
Rear Transfer Case output roller bearing 9036350005
Speedometer O-Ring 9671124030
Transfer Oil Seal Ring: 3615560030 x2 (while you're in there)
 
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Just did this job on my '91. Very similar process except you don't have to remove a viscous coupler. I used a soft aluminum tube over the output gear and slammed the bar on concrete a few times to separate the shaft from the housing. Mine was stuck in there pretty thoroughly. Also, the part numbers for the dust shields and seal differ on the early cases. I'm not sure it matters or if they are interchangeable, but for the record the part numbers are:

90311-50014 – output shaft oil seal
33325-60040 – dust shield
33325-60050 – dust shield
 
Also, it turned out that my dust shields were pretty dinged up (I actually had to cut the outer one off. My question is, how is the outer shield (furthest from the tcase) is supposed to fit with the inner dust shield? The inner shield is a friction fit on the output shaft, but the other dust shield just sorta hangs out and spins. Is this right, or is there some method of retention that locks the two dust shields together? Thanks for any input from those who have done the job.
 
Izeloz said:
Also, it turned out that my dust shields were pretty dinged up (I actually had to cut the outer one off. My question is, how is the outer shield (furthest from the tcase) is supposed to fit with the inner dust shield? The inner shield is a friction fit on the output shaft, but the other dust shield just sorta hangs out and spins. Is this right, or is there some method of retention that locks the two dust shields together? Thanks for any input from those who have done the job.
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On my 1994 that I just put back together, one of the dust shields presses onto the output shaft, and the other dust shield presses onto the case.
 
Thanks! That's exactly the info. I needed. Unfortunately, the inner dust shield that presses onto the output shaft is discontinued and no longer available (both the early and late model part numbers are discontinued). I managed to massage it more or less back into symmetry and painted it. The one that presses onto the case is still available (which is good since I had to cut mine off). I'm amazed every time I work on a Land Cruiser how over-engineered they tend to be. Most vehicles don't even HAVE a dust shield to protect a transfer case seal, much less a double dust shield arrangement.
 
Before I order parts, is this the most current tech on replacing the rear transfer output seal?

I'm getting a significant drip from the rear output seal, and want to reseal it.

This is after being parked for two nights:
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SnowroxKT said:
These are the part numbers I will order up for my 1994 (I'll verify my dust seal but I think that is good to go).
No idea how anyone does this without removing the speedo sensor.

Rear Transfer Case oil seal 9031158008
Rear Transfer Case dust seal part 1 3332560070 (not needed unless you have a dented one, or dent it on the way out)
Rear Transfer Case dust seal part 2 3332560060 (not needed unless you have a dented one, or dent it on the way out)
Rear Transfer Case output roller bearing 9036350005
Speedometer O-Ring 9671124030
Transfer Oil Seal Ring: 3615560030 x2 (while you're in there)
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Can I get anyone with a '94 to confirm this part: Rear Transfer Case output roller bearing 9036350005?

I run the number into my favorite parts site and it says this isn't the right part. but I don't see a better number.
 
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