A few tips
1. Don't pull on the axle when trying to remove it from the trans. Pull from the base. My axle separated from the base and made a huge mess.
2. You can use the 90 degree side of a crowbar to remove it from the trans. Place the short end between the cv and the trans and give the long end some light to medium taps with a hammer
3. When removing your axle nut, place a 3/8" extension in the vane of the brake rotor to keep it from rotating