Difficulty Level - Easy Jack up vehicle and place sturdy jack stands under axle. If removing third member, Remove and secure driveshaft, Remove wheels and brake drums.
Remove 4 retainer nuts located on vacuum plate. (Big bearing socket size is ¾”)
Install brake drum backwards and install lug nuts a couple turns.
Use brake drum as a slide hammer until axle bearing clears housing.
Notice progress.
Remove axle and you're done! Tech article by Joe O'Neil (Mr Joe)