It just needs to be straight enough to catch whatever oil might seep thru the seal. It's there to route the oil to the outside of the axle flange. It can probably be tweaked a bit once reinstalled with the wheel studs.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.