Dana 35 IFS.... is the axle thats pressed in have sealant?

[purpony]

As the title says.... the Dana 35 IFS, where the axle tube is pressed into the housing, is it a simple press fit or is there sealant in there?

I ask because i want to powder coat the housing assembly while its apart and being rebuilt, however, if there is sealant in the joint where there axle tube is pressed into the housing, i do not want to create a leak from putting it through the oven.

Im hoping its just pressed into place creating its own sealing...... anyone have any input? ever remove the axle tube?

thanks

 

[SenorNoob]

I've never looked up close, but I always thought those were a single casting?

 

[sgtsandman]

Like SenorNoob, I never paid that close of attention to that. My assumption is that it's a pressed fit like the rear axle.