Axle seal leak

[phillij1]

I have a 1967 Ford 2000 3-cyl diesel that has a rear axle seal leak. I think I can unbolt the 8 or so bolts on the end of the axle housing and pull the axle out without going inside the center chunk. Is this true or do I have to go into the center chunk and remove anything, and is there anything special I need to know while doing this. Also I am looking to buy a shop/repair manual and I have saw them for $35-$200, does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[BeezFun]

Also I am looking to buy a shop/repair manual and I have saw them for $35-$200, does anyone have any suggestions?

Ford and New Holland manuals are available online here, brace yourself, they're pretty expensive:
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You might also search on ebay, sometimes they come up cheap.