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Replace that inner axle shaft; find one that is complete, WITH washer (!);
Check the surface of the shaft for wear, where the seal lip rides;
Get the correct seal retainer - or modify the existing;
Replace the oil seal.
That's correct. Let me find my post about it...
Meanwhile....
Yes, the seal retainers for both early style, CV-joint axle shafts have an integral rim, with a copper/brass thrust washer (P/N 7521763), press-fitted to it.
The U-joint shafts come with their own steel spacer/washer, pressed-on...