aj:
check with one of the mechanics here to see if you are actually able to remove the axles and drive it safely. for some reason i dont think that's possible, i'm pretty sure the bolt on the end of the axle is holding the assembly together, and if you remove the axle (and that bolt), the front wheel will come off as it's only held in place by the pressed-in bearing at that point, but i could be wrong. check before trying it
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you need to have the inner cv joints in the case as they are supporting the halfshafts; the halfshafts & stubs will not release from the outer cv joint without a serious fight and some carnage. imo youre better off trailering it back somewhere you can take care of it, because if it's completely trashed inside but you still need to drive it, you should be able to take apart the case and remove the r&p, carrier, etc. and leave the inner cv joints. i have no idea how long that'd take but it would allow you to drive it safely until you decide what youre going to do with the front diff (besides regear already!).
good luck, and i'll be around this evening and tomorrow on the cell.
-sean