Rear Axle Removal / Restoration

Anyone here pulled the rear axles on an early A? My '67 was easy, unbolt the retaining plate, slide the axle out, take it to a machine shop to press off old bearing / press on new bearing, put it back together with new oil seal.

Looking at my shop manual for my '66, it looks like a much more complex set up, requiring special tools etc.

My axle oil seals are leaking and I would like to restore. I think the bearings are fine. Quiet, and don't get hot. But if taking apart, think I should replace.

Thought?

Thanks.



Anybody been down this road and care to offer some advice?
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