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After installing the lock screws into the lock ring. The axle shaft was installed with a fresh paper gasket. I cleaned the mating surfaces on both the hub and the axle with steel wool after taking them off the truck. I mention this only because the odds of them being clean enough to slap back together is pretty much zero and if you're like me, doing this for the first time, it's worth noting that there was a decent amount of cleaning to be done. WAY less than the front axle, but still.
The axle flanges will get paint as well but due to the nature of the cone washers and hardware I decided I would paint them after they were assembled.
The axle flanges will get paint as well but due to the nature of the cone washers and hardware I decided I would paint them after they were assembled.