Transmission output seal leak

I have a leak in the output seal of transmission. Was replaced but has only gotten worse. I have a 3 inch lift with rear aal. Is there anything else I can do? I thought I saw a thread somewhere that mentioned using silicone but can't find it now.

Thanks in advance,
Cluck024

 

interested as well

 

Next time you pull the driveshaft for another seal, make sure that there isn't a small groove in the shaft. Maybe the 4x4 world has a more substantial seal available.

 

If there is a groove, what would the fix be? Will definitely try the gasket sealer. Will be sometime next week probably before I can get at it again. I will report back with findings.

Thanks,
Cluck024

 

Before tapping the new metal clad seal into place , verify there is no seal groove . There are 2 fixes that I know of .
1 - when tapping in the new seal with brown permatex, do not tap all the way in . This will change the area the seal rides on eliminating the new seal from operating in the groove . Not the best fix but works .Pack the garter spring with grease before you tap it into place .

2 - measure the shaft where the seal groove is located and order a speedy sleeve from a machine shop to cover the effected area . They make speedy sleeves for this problem . As mentioned above ,make sure the bushing is in good condition and replace it if necessary

 

Any how-to's on the bushing?

 

We'll, I wiped the drop of ATF off last night and this morning went to check it, not a drop! Drove about 8-10 miles and checked again, still nothing. I have it parked on an incline with nose up now. Will check again but hoping it may have stopped. I did take the shaft off a second time before posting here and tapped on the seal a little. Maybe it wasn't fully seated? Crossing my fingers for now.

Cluck024