Removing the side stub axles from an R180? early type

[SteveInOakland]

I picked up an R180 differential out of a 1972 240; hopefully less noisy than the one in my 1973. These are the exact same part.

The replacement differential is missing the side flanges and stub axles and I need to get them out of my other rear-end. I know these stub-axles are known as "bolt on," and there's a bolt that apparently attaches the flange to the (splined) stub axle. But what is holding the stub axle itself into the differential? A clip? Where? Or do I just force out the stub axle, using the attached flange itself. I don't find a clip shown in the parts breakout; attached. Thanks.

[beermanpete]

The flange and shaft are one piece. It is held in by the long bolt that threads into the center of the flnage/shaft. The bolt threads into a nut at the center of the differential. I think it is item 7 in the diagram you posted. You should be able to remove the bolt and withdraw the shaft. Some force may be required since the fit with the bearing is close.

[SteveInOakland]

Aha, great. Thanks for answering. Is there anything that holds that nut in place, so that I'll be able to get the bolt into it when I re-attach; without taking the diff. further apart? (Yes, it's item 7; "Nut - lock, side flange.")

[SteveInOakland]

No need to answer. Found threads in the diff. lacking the stub axles. Removed bolts and stub axles from the donor.