Thanks, WR.
Should I use sealer on the axle end cap? What type? Sealer on the end cap bolt threads?
My truck has the same rear end as the one in this picture (I stole the link from another Stovebolt thread):
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4203/65chevyc20rear8yz.jpg So, there's no circlip on the inside of the diff housing? I don't have to open the diff cover? Will the axle slide right back into place?