Thanks to my search through all the topics the job replacing both of my cv joints was relatively easy.
Of course it did not take 30 minutes, as suggested on the instructions that came with the axles, but about 2-3 hours.
Thanks SW and Ken300, great advice, the clip came out with a the vice grip perfect and went back in smooth. Here is their link:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=22342&highlight=rear+tire+noise

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Wolfgang Marquardt
1982 240D, 270K
1983 Ford F100, 260K

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Did you see the follow up post and picture of what the synth oil did to the inside of the diff housing?

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold

Yes I did, and switched to synthetic (Mobil1 75-90) because of it.

Thanks again
Wolfgang

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Wolfgang Marquardt
1982 240D, 270K
1983 Ford F100, 260K