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7. On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the differential housing. 

8. On axles with a locking differential, use a screw driver, or similar tool, in order to enter the differential case and rotate the C-lock (1) until the

C-lock aligns with the thrust block (2).

9. Remove the brake drum.

10. Push inward on the axle shaft.

11. Remove the C-lock from the axle shaft.
12. Remove the axle shaft from the differential housing. 

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