Hey Coolvibes

Mark the positions of everything before removing anything. You will be happy you did.

You may have more luck than I had removing my pinion nut. I made up a plate so that I could hold the pinion flange. I rigged up a gear puller to prevent the socket from camming out. The 'castle' edges of the nut were still damaged enough that re-use was not an option. The socket I used is not in great shape either now.

Use a MacPherson Strut-type spring compressor for the compensating spring. Remove it before taking the axle assy. out of the car and reinstall in the car too.
I'd look to see if the two M/Cs have the same replacement PNs. If they do the reservoir cap should fit too

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Vehicles 1968 250SE;4 speed manual on the floor, no marker lights