anyone had to replace the bearing and seal on the rear output of the transfer case ? I have a lot of play and had bought the bearing and seal a few years back but I need to do now I am getting vibrations and there is a lot of play up and down u-joint looks good but shaft moves a lot. I know some of you guys got more miles than I do (325000) , anybody have this problem? I am thinking im gonna tear it apart this weekend. before I put some bigger tires and go wheeling next month.

 

77 looks and no reply's hmm ! I guess im the only one ? its not leaking but it sure does move a lot. doesn't look to bad to change .

 

My truck has a lot of play also, I am also interested whats involved in changing the bearing/bushing. On a different note, love your avatar!

 

My F450 6 speed also has some play, but I'm not sure if it's the flange that's loose, or a bad bearing. I would assume that if the bearing was bad, that oil would leak past the seal...

 

Turns out mine was just a loose nut. The one that holds the flange to the output shaft of the transfer case, not the one behind the wheel =P
1-1/2" socket and 3' breaker bar tightened things right up!
On second thought, I'm not sure if the F450s have the same drive shaft setup as the smaller trucks...

 

larry yours is most likely loose like mine and glens read below. yea to bad I cant make her turn around and maybe jump up and down

[QUOTE=materthegreater;14449173]Turns out mine was just a loose nut.

thanks glen that's what it was. mine was the same thing nut had backed off a little she is tight now. I would bet there are more out there you all better grab the the front of the rear shaft and see!!
reps sent glen thanks wes

ps I cant seem to get the smileys any more?

 

Thanks for the reps. I put a little blue loctite on the nut so hopefully it won't happen again.