Jim,,you (as usual)missed the point, reader does not know what he is doing, is a pinion seal where one should learn (y) (n) simple.
If Y, beware of what it could cost or hurt if done wrong.

(Jim you are suggesting that it is 100% impossible to screw this up...that is you. I'm suggesting that it is 60% that he can replace the seal with no trouble...It is however, that 40% that makes worry.

Don't assume everyone has the tools and ability and most of all the deep pockets to re-repair it or what ever repair cost might occur because of a bad repair.

Having a pro do repair work can and does everyday, save folks lots of money.

SD

Supe again I must say I do respect you and your ability. However I think most guys that come here are looking to learn and find if perhaps they might do certain repairs themselves.
Rather then tell them "oh no! Take it to somebody that CAN do it"! I tell them that it can be done and how I might do the job. If they screw up...that is all part of learning.
I am sure you have been cautious and never have installed the seal in question without a new crush sleeve...but trust me it is very doable. I have installed many of them and to my knowledge none have come apart or made noise or even leaked..
As I said, around the world it is a common place repair to install a new seal and leave the sleeve in place crushed to the original size.
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Jim, I change those seals all the time without a new sleeve, but telling everyone that it is easy with no regard for the expense if messed up is wrong.

SD

Heck Supe...that's what you are here for!
In my heart I knew you installed new seals just like I have.
To be entirely honest with you I never heard of someone messing up a gear set by installing a seal incorrectly.. I'm sure in your position you see many things that have never come to my attention.
Ok I agree... In the future I will warn about putting good torque on the nut. AND I will tell em that SUPE sez be careful the rearend may go south if not enough or too much torque is applied....Ok?
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