Rob. Interestingly The British manual (Chilwell 63/63. Jan.43) shows seals at all 3 locations. The tube seal is shown in a rebate as you say.
I have 3 axles made in the USA (1940) for the N.Z. govmint to go in the 40 Bren carriers built here in N.Z. (they don't have the rebate or the seals) These would have been Truck axles for use (I assume?)with the enclosed prop shaft. These 1938 pattern axles have the weld on mounts for the two arms that go forward to the prop shaft housing and have crown wheels that bolt to the diff carrier.
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