OOPS...another DUM stunt on the transfer case

[jerrybromley]

So I had a leak in my transfer case that was coming from the front yoke and I pulled the yoke and seal retaining housing and replaced the seal.
Then I decided I would replace the rear yoke seal as well. I pulled the yoke and pulled the rear seal housing bolts ( as I did on the front ) And low and behold loose bearings started to fall
My question is what is the best way to reassemble this screw up ? Can you pack the bearings with grease to hold them in place or do I have to drop the transfer case and get it in another position ?:?

 

[langester]

You can hold them in place with grease. If you have not done one before the last of the 13 bearings has to slide in horizontally in order to go in, it holds them in place very well with the grease. I did see this thread recently, it is the way I did mine as well. Post #6 has good information. Good luck with it!

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300174

 

[Glass Pony]

That's not an oops. That's standard operating procedure.

 

[jerrybromley]

Thanks ! I feel better now . I was just about to try it. A little confidence, it will work, always helps ;D

 

[langester]

Like Glass Pony said. Situation normal on those bearings. The first time it happens and you are not ready, you feel like throwing up because you think you screwed up the t case. Good times!

 

[73azbronco]

use Vaseline to hold them in place

 

[jerrybromley]

Well...Live and learn

 

[Rustytruck]

the key is you gotta find all 13 rollers.

 

[jerrybromley]

Well thanks to the advise I got here it all went back together as it should... Halalooya... !