Changing the axles/RGBs is dirty, nasty, greasy work. Disassemble, scrape the gaskets, wire wheel (throwing crap everywhere), solvent wash, then brake clean before RTVing it together for final assembly. I've done this a few times and I'm never looking forward to it. Note shit everywhere and the tarp on the floor. I probably used at least 5 cans of brake cleaner. The only good thing is that everything was new here a couple of years ago so nothing (besides axle seals) needed changing and I didn't pull the stub axles/freeze plugs out because the inner bearing felt fine. I won't post step-by-step as I've already done that at least 3-4 times here, if you want a step by step let me know and I'll send you links. I think I put it up on Samba too.
Something was funny about the hockey stick, Jim warned me. It turned out the one I had was wrong and the dimple was drilled about 20 degrees from where it should be. Both of these are wrong.
It's now assembled and ready to go in. I didn't paint it, that's from 2 years ago.
I'm anal about the install sequence, I don't want the mounts under tension and I want the tranny level.
Stuff it in and start all of the bolts. Tighten these tight, than back them off a full turn.
Torque these to spec.
Tighten these.
These are the ones that have play in them, the holes are slotted from the factory. If you don't pay attention and just bolt it together it's likely to be off level.
Put two RGB bolts into the upper bell holes and lay a straightedge or level across them. Compare the top of my straightedge with the fuel tank mounting bosses, it's pretty close.
If it's not level the motor is crooked and looks stupid. The shifter might not work just right, the tailpipe might hit on the bumper, the air seals might not fit right and other ridiculous things. Get the frigging trans level.
Use a 24" screwdriver to pry the tranny until it's level, then tighten the slotted bolts.
Then tighten the front mount again all of the way.
Connect the shifter and make sure it goes through all of the gears. Don't forget the tie wire.