sealer on outside of middle gear pinion seal?

[frankd]

I've got the middle gear pinion out of my 89 and I have it apart. My question is......when I install the new oil seal (the one just forward of the u-joint) should I use some gasket sealer (RTV or silicon sealer type) on the OD of the seal or should I just put it in dry?

 

Frank

[yamagrl]

No RTV or sealer. I think I used assembly fluid or moistened with oil so that it smoothly reassembled. Be sure to get your shims correct. It is also advisable to check the backlash with a dial indicator.