A straight-roller bearing supported axle shaft does not
use a retainer to secure it. Rather a C-shaped washer is
used to retain the axle shaft (Figure 18-14). This C-shaped
washer is located inside the differential, and the
differential cover must be removed to gain access to it.
To remove this type of axle, first remove the wheel, brake
drum, and differential cover. Then, remove the differential
pinion shaft retaining bolt and differential pinion
shaft. Now push the axle shaft in and remove the C-shaped
washer. The axle can now be pulled out of the
housing.