What is this washer bit between the seal and bearing on Dana 44 rear axle?

[T_Hase89]

What is this washer bit between the seal and bearing? Removed the axle because I need to replace the seal anyway but this through me off. I’ve not been in a 44 rear before so not sure if that’s normal...

 

[T_Hase89]

If the video won’t load... little ring / washer bit my thumb is on.

 

[rubigold]

part of the seal?

 

[tworley]

X2. That is part of the oil seal. Looks like yours has come apart as that should be one piece (the two parts your finger is touching)

 

[T_Hase89]

Thanks. Seal without that part looks like a normal seal I’ve installed in various applications before so I wasn’t sure lol

 

[Rob5589]

That ring holds the bearing race in place. They generally separate upon pulling the axle.