'88 K5 blazer - remove front diff carrier

[Noek]

Having a hell of a time trying to remove the differential carrier in the front. I need to replace the inner seals and have both axles out, everything going smooth up until now. It's tight in there, not even budging. Scare to use a prybar because I don't want to damage the cover sides.

Anyways, any tips would greatly appreciated. I hope it goes back in easier than it comes out.

 

[obijuank5]

Put a closed end wrench on one of the bottom ring gear bolts and rotate it till it hits the bottom of the housing. Then use a prybar from the top and bite a tooth on the ring gear. Pry it out with the prybar and the carrier should come out. You can flip the wrench to the top and pry at the bottom if there's not alot of room.