yes, that's another way. remove the diff fill plug. remover the drain plug. the reason for that order is if you drain if first and can't remove the fill plug, you are screwed. remove the diff mount. lower the diff. remover the cover. rotate the axles so the clips are revealed. they have an ear with a hole in it to snag it out. raise the diff. remove the outer bolts at the hub. wrestle as required to remove the axle. installing the clips can be a pain. patience is mandatory. there is no gasket for the cover. i use a permatex liquid gasket maker, i forget the number but i get it at advance, so it's common. no silicone. good luck, chuck.