That should be good. Due to the direction of rotation that is not prone to cut the seal.
Again when you install the seal do not seat it home, make sure it is solidly and squarely in but leave it out 2 or 3mm so the lip runs on undamaged surface.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.