if you're not removing the joint shaft you don't need to drain your transmission oil.
Try removing the axle from the knuckle by disconnecting the ball joint and that will give you room to get the axle out of the knuckle.
You shouldn't have to pound out the axle from The Joint shaft you only have to pop it past the c-clip then it should slide right out.
Try wedging something in there like a crowbar and prying with it instead of pounding on it you just need to pop it past the c-clip.
The axle moves in and out a bit and with it removed from the knuckle you can push it in all the way and quickly pull it out to see if you can pop the c-clip.
You could even put the knuckle back on the axle and use its weight to help pull the axle.
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