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What is the reason for the little wedge in the key way is it required?
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Rear axle seal please help
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It is required to keep the gear oil from washing away the bearing grease.
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I believe I have read on here that rtv will work there. Is this correct.
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Not all RTV is the same....I use a sealant that is oil-proof & fuel-proof: "The Right Stuff." You can get it from NAPA.
I used it on all of my Deuce axles and there's not a single drip from anywhere on the truck now...BUT, I still made a cork wedge to seal the opening while surrounding it with TRS.
I used it on all of my Deuce axles and there's not a single drip from anywhere on the truck now...BUT, I still made a cork wedge to seal the opening while surrounding it with TRS.
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I will use some motorcraft stuff we have here at the ford dealer I work at. It is the best stuff I have ever seen. I will try and make a wedge if I can not find the one that came out and use the sealent to put it back in.
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You should be fine then. Be sure to check your axle vents to ensure that they're not full of gunk/dirt/debris, which will build up pressure inside the axle and wipe out your wheel-end seals...I think they're easily removed with a 7/16" open-end wrench, and you can clean them right out that way & flush with some brake cleaner when done.
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It needs to be "Red" high temp RTV. Not just the blue stuff.
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ok I have cleaned the vents before. I will do it again. The stuff we have is gray but it is some good stuff.