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Spindle nuts 2 for 8 tabs ok?

taskunitbruiser

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I took off my spindle nut cover and it has 4 groups of 2 slots on the nut, so 8 total slots. I only have tabs bent into 1 group (2 slots) of the 8 total slots. Just to be clear, this is proper correct? I have attached pictures.

What should I use for the gasket maker? Conventional gear oil fine? 75w-90 or 80w-90?

I found the TM for geared hub repair, but it looks different (see pic). I know there is an older style. It specs the spindle cover at 65 lb-ft torque when I am putting it back on.
 

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TOBASH

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Your images and diagrams are mixing apples and oranges.

Is that a blue hummer diagram?
 
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taskunitbruiser

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only 2 tabs get bent…
either GO work fine, TM calls for 80-90
clean all the surfaces and apply a regular RTV
Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?
 

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Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?
Those star washers are 1 use only IIRC
 

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Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?
Teflon tape is for water pipe, thread sealer is for automotive use.
 
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