What is best way to seal the axle flange? As in, what sealant do you use and do you use a gasket or not?

 

 

Yeah, I think I'm gonna try no gasket. Only thing I've used gasket maker in place of gasket has been a diff cover, I used and so far hasn't leaked a bit. Any preference in which RTV to use?

 

Gasket shellac or the spicer aluminum flange gasket.

 

 

Any parts store will have those and they are dirt cheep. I've got steel ones so I just keep reusing them with a little sealer.

 

I checked and my local parts store has which is steel. What sealer would you use on these? From some of the comments, you don't need sealant, which would be nice since I have to take axles out to service brakes.

 

 

I'm not sure I follow. The back (inner) side of the hub has a wheel seal. The axle flange is what seals the outer side of the hub and stops the axle/diff gear oil from leaking out.

 

I have a set, the reduction of rear-end noise was remarkable. The axle race wear sneaks up on you and the increase in noise is not immediately noticeable.

I would add one caveat to installing the repair bearing/seal assemblies: There is the possibility that the O-ring seal between the bearing/seal assembly and the axle tube may be compromised during installation resulting in oil seepage. A thorough cleaning of the seam between the assembly and axle tube then filling that seam with black silicon sealer will prevent any unexpected leakage.

 

 

Sorry, I assumed flange gasket was only applicable to full floating axles. I should have mentioned the specifics that I have a 1973 Dana 70 full floating axle.