Axle Seal Question, 8 3/4 Dr. Diff Axle Swap

[Hyper_pak]

Stock Demon 8 3/4 rear.
489 Center Section.
I purchased Dr. Diff BBP Axles with Green Bearings.

Do I remove the stock oil seals in the axle tube?
I understand the Green Bearing is a Sealed Bearing.

 

[doug 371]

No you don't have to

 

[dadsbee]

You still want to keep the diff lube where it belongs. Axle bearings were never lubed by gear oil...

 

[TurboGLH]

Sealed means they don't need to be packed or serviced while installed. Like @dadsbee said, you want to keep lube oil where it belongs.

 

[str12-340]

Yes, replace them with new ones before installing axles don't let the axle drag across the seal during installation

 

[matthon]

I just did this. Replace the seals, put a little grease on the bearing o-rings, and make sure to use the supplied black gasket as it is thicker.
I also took the time to pull the center, clean the housing, new center gasket, and put in a drain plug.