8 3/4 gasket locations

I know your past this.

How I interpret the ’69 (3-15) instruction………

Axle housing flange
Paper
Backing plate
Foam
Axel bearing retainer
Nuts
No steel. Hmmm.

’70 (3-30) instruction is the same as '69.

’71 (3-32) instruction say’s…
Axle housing flange
New rubber coated steel gasket (is this the culprit?)
Backing plate
Foam
Axle bearing retainer
Nuts