Rigid axles aren't entirely different. Basically it is unbolting the flange from the bearing mount, inside the wheel hub (about 4 bolts) then removing the clip inside the differential. Then the entire axle and flange comes out as one long piece. The difficulty comes in when you need to remove the bearing from the axle shaft. I've seen it done with a two-plate bearing puller, on other vehicles, but a hydraulic press will cut down on the cursing factor.

I'm with Stretch on this one. An equipped shop can make quick work of this job and by the time you fork out money for a press, a shop will come in much cheaper.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )