[1955cj5]

I have an oil leak where the torque tube bolts to the banjo housing. I've wiped it clean and after a time oil appears in the seam between the flanges. Bolts are tight but there does not appear to be a gasket in there.

Rear end is not over-filled..

I thought I might disconnect the rear wishbone, remove the torque tube flange bolts and try to separate the tube and banjo by 1/4" or so, enough to clean the area and spread some form-a-gasket or other sealer on the mating surfaces and then bolt it back together...

Will I damage anything by sliding the torque tube forward?

Is there anything inside that will come apart or get disconnected that will create a bigger problem?

Thanks

Randy