Well that sucks
J/K
I'm trying to visualize what you are saying. Hopefully my questions and your answers will help others too.
Are these correct:
I'm assuming first you disconnect the CV shafts from the axle flanges, then unbolt driveshaft, remove vent tube, mounting bolts, etc then pull the differential out (anything else need to be moved...ie. centerlink, to make room)?
The case (i.e. differential) splits in half (driver and passenger's sides).
Once the case is split, does one side move down the axle shaft?
Does one "side" have both carrier bearing adjusters mounted to it?
What holds the axle shafts in place to the differential (I'm assuming C-clips as it's not full floating)?
On a normal differential you have the ability to remove the cover, set up a dial indicator and check backlash with everything mounted. If there is no inspection cover, how is it done?