Tail shaft gaskets

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Hi, I'm in the process of removing my tail shaft, well as of today I have it off. Since I am doing in install on the cheap, I have removed the speed-o sender, trying to get the trans closer. Upon close inspection, I find that having my friend mill off the protrusion of the speed-o bump will help me capture the closer install. The intermediate plate wanted to loosen, I believe it had been leaking in the past. has anyone removed the intermediate plate and gears without removing the stub axles? I think I will need to re-gasket the area.