Replacing rear axle seal, what else should be replaced?

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Hello all,

While diagnosing an ABS/VSC TRAC/VSC OFF/BRAKE error, I found the passenger side rear axle was leaking. I removed the ABS sensor and found the sensor coated in diff oil so I need to plan an axle reseal job. In searching for solutions, I found Timmy the Toolman's video on replacement and he lists all the parts needed to properly reseal the rear axle. Are ALL of these items required for a reseal, or is it a matter of replacing "while you're in there"? The parts are:

Qty: Description Part Number
(2) Inner Housing Seal 90310-58002
(2) Inner Retainer 42423-60030
(2) Outer Retainer (Optional) 42423-60040
(2) ABS Tone Ring (Optional) 43517-60020
(2) Snap Ring 90520-44038
(2) Washer 90208-48002
(2) Bearing 90369-48001
(2) Axle Housing O-Ring 90301-85004
(2) Outer Oil Seal 90313-62001
(1) Rear Diff Breather 43209-60050
(1) Parking Brake (DS) 46580-60050
(1) Parking Brake (PS) 46540-60050

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Is there anything else that I would need, or are there any of the above parts that are not likely to be used?

On a side note, the total price via one of the Online dealers, along with the current 15% discount, is $529, no tax, free shipping. The Impex cost is $269 + shipping/tariff/duties/etc. I might roll the dice with Impex again...

Clarke
 
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are you replacing the bearing because it was washed out by gear oil? if your bearing is still ok, that parts list can be cut in 1/2
Not sure if the bearing is bad or not, but there was significant oil on the ABS tone ring and speed sensor. There was enough to cause the ABS/TRAC/BRAKE errors.

Is it OK to just replace the seal, or is that a bad idea on a 20 year old truck with 180k miles?
 
Just replace the bearing and call it done, bearings will fail at some point. I hate to see you posting again for a bad bearing after all that work.
 
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