Tom's Nile GTi6

[Toms306]

Is it possible to remove (even partially?) the diff casing without removing anything else?

So keep the driveshafts in, unbolt the speedo drive and slide that back along the shaft a bit, then unbolt the diff casing. In my mind, everything should stay in place with the shafts in, but the bearing should be loose enough to move into its proper position, then bolt the diff casing back together and refit the speedo drive? I expect it'll leak a bit but chances are the shaft seals will leak now anyway. But it would at least mean I can get a decent amount of gear oil in for only an hours work? Good idea or not?