Spindle nuts 2 for 8 tabs ok?

[taskunitbruiser]

I took off my spindle nut cover and it has 4 groups of 2 slots on the nut, so 8 total slots. I only have tabs bent into 1 group (2 slots) of the 8 total slots. Just to be clear, this is proper correct? I have attached pictures.

What should I use for the gasket maker? Conventional gear oil fine? 75w-90 or 80w-90?

I found the TM for geared hub repair, but it looks different (see pic). I know there is an older style. It specs the spindle cover at 65 lb-ft torque when I am putting it back on.

 

[TOBASH]

Your images and diagrams are mixing apples and oranges.

Is that a blue hummer diagram?

 

[taskunitbruiser]

Your images and diagrams are mixing apples and oranges.

Is that a blue hummer diagram?

The pictures I took are all from the same axle. I just spun the hub so could show all sides.

I did a partial screenshot of one of the TMs for the diagram in section 21-6.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

only 2 tabs get bent…
either GO work fine, TM calls for 80-90
clean all the surfaces and apply a regular RTV

 

[taskunitbruiser]

only 2 tabs get bent…
either GO work fine, TM calls for 80-90
clean all the surfaces and apply a regular RTV

Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?

 

[TOBASH]

Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?

Those star washers are 1 use only IIRC

 

[Mogman]

Thanks!

Some videos on YouTube recommend teflon tape for the drain plug. I will use some loctite on the spindle cover.

Also, if I find some are not bent on another axle I just can tap them down with a screw driver and hammer?

Teflon tape is for water pipe, thread sealer is for automotive use.