axle seal question

[SteelNinja]

I have a question, I have not changed any seals in the M35's ( but I have built a lot of automatic transmissions) anyway I have seen videos and heard people say - That sometimes when they tighten the nut on the shaft the tang breaks off on the seal. So ( dumb question time) , wouldn't it help - or is it possible to take the old seal with the broken tang cut the rubber off of it - once the new seal is in then place the old seal against it with some grease b/t them and tighten everything down that way ? Maybe this way the pressure is on the old seal and allow it to spin or slip -taking the pressure off the good seal?? Just a thought Thanks

 

[ldmack3]

Makes sense. Try it and post the results.

I bought NOS which are supposedly stronger and lubed the heck out it and the nut. Have not broken one yet. (Jinxed now!)

 

[SteelNinja]

LOL probably right

 

[Godspeed131]

Yea I’ve heard of people doing that so it shouldn’t be a problem. When I had went through the axles on mine I replaced all six with the aftermarket ones but like @ldmack3 said I put some Lucas red and tacky in between the seal and the locking nut to let it slip easier and check for burrs for it to snag on while tightening and remove if needed. The multiple times I had been in there since I’ve never broke one yet. There will always be the one time it does but so far so good. I did make sure to use a reliable torque wrench to torque to specs so you don’t go over.

 

[SteelNinja]

Thanks bro I appreciate it