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I have an accumulation of oil on the inside of the drums and planning to replace the oil seals, and the shoes. It looks fairly straightforward. Anything I should be aware of before undertaking this? Any special tools required? Should I replace the bearings as well?

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Don't replace the bearings, general consensus is that replacement bearings from the usual suspects are not as good as the originals - so, if the originals are fine, leave them.

The large axle nuts are handed - right and left hand thread.

The book says fill the diff till the oil flows out the hole. Many (including me) fill to a level below the hole (correct level is if you can just touch the oil with your pinkie when inserted in the hole)

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The "Big Nut" you need to get those nuts off is 1 7/8". Find someplace like a Tractor Supply and you can find for < $10.00, close to $20 from Sears. And the DS is LH Thread I believe. The Righty Tighty , Lefty Loosey does not work on that side.

As I recall I made my own gasket out of gasket material and a supply of RTV. Has not leaked since.
 
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