I really appreciate your help - just two more points, and I'm good to
go:

- What about the differential cover gasket? Do I re-use the one that's
on there, with fresh gasket sealer, or do I need to have a new one
handy?

- I don't have a torque wrench, but I can sufficiently tighten a bolt
or nut by feel with no problems. Is a torque wrench a life-or-death
requirement to do this? I'm thinking in particular of:

.....the pinion shaft retaining bolt
.....the differential cover bolts
.....the bolts holding on the disc brake calipers

Thanks!

Ron M.