axle shaft removal

[bluebombersfan]

I removed my warped axle shaft today and am picking up the new one tomorrow, I'm assuming that I can leave the original oil seal as long as it's not damaged?
Also while on the topic My haynes manual says I got to apply thread locking compound to the lock bolt which holds the pinion shaft in place. The problem I see here is it's full of oil inside so not really sure how I'm supposed to clean it up perfectly before applying the thread locking compound, I guess I'll just wipe it as good as I can.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

If it wasn't leaking before you should be fine. That being said tho, you'll be kinda pissed if you get it back together and the axle seal leaks. Its only a 10 dollar part after all.

 

[bluebombersfan]

I don't know how that thin bit of rubber makes such a good seal especially considering how many revolotions a tire will spin in its lifetime.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Its all in the design of the lip seal and the spring that is inside it that keeps it tight to the shaft.

 

[4x4junkie]

Get some brake cleaner, electrical contact cleaner (must be the "no-residue" type), or R/C car electric motor cleaner spray. Any one of these should work to clean the hole out of oil so the Loctite can take to it.