Starting to disassemble the front differential on our 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A! And then, trouble?

Getting back after it on the 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A project! Pulled the front differential into the shop to kick off the disassembly and finally figured out what a viewer had pointed out on the rear differential video! A picture is worth a thousand words as they say!
Spindle nut tool mentioned in video:
Omix-Ada | 16711.01 | Axle Spindle Nut Socket | OE Reference: A-692 | Fits 1972-1986 Jeep CJ5 / CJ6 / CJ7 / CJ8 Scrambler a.co/d/bxqFFAL
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[@garyjohnson4608]

I can see that you are making good progress on the axles. You're doin good !!! Keep goin !!!

[@NedHills]

Chipping away at it! Thanks Gary!

[@randallstewart8487]

The guy was exactly right on the rear differential caps,they should be oriented like the caps on your front differential,numpers to numbers,letters to letters,punch marks to punch marks,the rear ones were flipped upside down,you got them back right like they left the factory when you flipped them to match!

[@MattSieber]

Today I learned

[@NedHills]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkearns6071]

How did the home made yoke puller work? Or did the yoke just slip out after removing yoke nut with an impact ?

[@NedHills]

I didn’t make it that far on them yet. Waiting to see if I can come across a reasonably priced body and engine within driving distance… Working on a 1979 CJ7 Renegade in the interim!

[@Texas_taildraggin]

Do you happen to have link for the tool you mentioned? I’m rebuilding the rear right now. About to start on the front end hopefully by next week

[@NedHills]

Here is the link, it’s available a lot of places. Shop around if you’re interested in finding the best price. Omix-Ada | 16711.01 | Axle Spindle Nut Socket | OE Reference: A-692 | Fits 1972-1986 Jeep CJ5 / CJ6 / CJ7 / CJ8 Scrambler a.co/d/bxqFFAL