[ZMANN]

pry the axle forward from the u-joint ( inside the knuckle /Axle C area while you do the ring

have someone help you or find a way to keep the pressure on the u joint/axle shaft

 

[ZMANN]

should not need any penetrating lube
the axle just slides from the inner axle seal and inside the unit bearings sealed stub shaft bearing

just sometimes it gets pushed back during assembly

 

[ZMANN]

pry in the area where this image has the red line starting from the T in joint (states exposed axle u-joint)