need some clarifications axle seal/bearing, wheel bearing, etc.

[Luvlegs]

I've pounded the search and found just enough to get myself into trouble soooo, here goes... (most of this is paraphrased from the posts I found)

I’m working on my rear drums (72 C10 ½ ton - if it matters) I don't have my manual with me at the moment (will when I get home) - need clarification - started brake job – it’s a bigger mess - now plan to change out axle seals, axle bearing, wheel cylinder, etc. I’m going to try to pick up the parts on the way home tonight, hence, the questions.

1) when the pinion shaft bolt is removed, so the axle can be pushed in to remove the C-clip, how do you "avoid letting the spider gear(?) move? Or is it even an issue?

2) I find parts places have the axle bearing and the wheel bearing... ???? If the rear wheel bolts onto the flange, with the hub in between, where is this wheel "bearing"? (If I didn’t see it listed for the rear, I’d of thought it was a front end part).

3) After the axle is out, use a puller to get the axle tube bearing out, pack and install new, pour a quantity of diff fluid in to fill up to lip of the new bearing so it'll be lubed from the get go (not enough to empty out of the open end at the diff cover).

4) Install axle, c-clip, then where is the "axle seal"? - is it the gasket that you can put rtv sealant on?

5) Wheel cylinders - unhook brake line from the back, then unbolt from the backing plate? Install new in reverse order, then bleed.

Any additional words of wisdom, “get these parts”, don’t forget ….., etc? I have my manuals at home but don’t want to have to go back out – if I have to, I can just get stuff tomorrow night…. Or the next… and or the next…