Felt dust shields for the input yoke and output flange

M384X4 · Post by **M384X4** » Sat May 30, 2015 4:50 pm

I am replacing worn yoke and flange on my transfer case, they have pitted rust and are worn down from the seals. There wasn't any any felt before the seal when I removed them (long gone I suppose) and wonder if there is any special treatment to the new felt dust washers before installation ? Oil ?

I worry they will retain water and create rust.

Post by **wesk** » Sat May 30, 2015 11:56 pm

You can oil them with a light oil and squeeze the excess out then install them adjacent to the companion flange dust shield. If you don't oil them they burn from the rotational friction and harden up on the overheated edge.

M384X4 · Post by **M384X4** » Sun May 31, 2015 9:44 am

Thank you sir, will do