cstarbard
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Hey guys,
I'm trying to replace the three seals on a BW 1354 manual shift transfer case that I'm putting in my truck to replace my old one which has at least one bad bearing.
I got the case apart, and the halves separated. The one seal I cannot replace at this point is the seal behind the rear output flange. I cannot seem to break the nut loose that holds the flange on. Does anyone know if its reverse threaded? I tried both directions and I bent my 1/2" bar both ways.
Supposing I replaced the other two seals (trans side of case, and front output yoke seal) and reinstalled the t case, will I have an easier time breaking the nut free while on the truck? My thinking is that with the transmission helping resist as opposed to in a vice, I might have better luck. I am afraid though, of breaking the transfer case chain or damaging other parts trying to do it this way.
I do have a torch but I'm afraid to heat the nut too much because of the plastic components attached to the other end of the shaft that I do not want to melt, and because if I destroy the seal using the torch but still can't replace it, that would be a problem.
Any advice?
Thanks
I'm trying to replace the three seals on a BW 1354 manual shift transfer case that I'm putting in my truck to replace my old one which has at least one bad bearing.
I got the case apart, and the halves separated. The one seal I cannot replace at this point is the seal behind the rear output flange. I cannot seem to break the nut loose that holds the flange on. Does anyone know if its reverse threaded? I tried both directions and I bent my 1/2" bar both ways.
Supposing I replaced the other two seals (trans side of case, and front output yoke seal) and reinstalled the t case, will I have an easier time breaking the nut free while on the truck? My thinking is that with the transmission helping resist as opposed to in a vice, I might have better luck. I am afraid though, of breaking the transfer case chain or damaging other parts trying to do it this way.
I do have a torch but I'm afraid to heat the nut too much because of the plastic components attached to the other end of the shaft that I do not want to melt, and because if I destroy the seal using the torch but still can't replace it, that would be a problem.
Any advice?
Thanks