Dana 44 Refresh First timer

[swissarmychainsaw]

Hey gang,
I'm about to rebuild the front end on my 1973 Suburban K10.

I have realized I need a good manual, can you recommend one?
(I have a "Haynes" but find it pretty lacking)

Attempting to disassemble my front axles, I find this:




All the exploded diagrams I have seen show a snap ring as the next thing to come out, but this looks like you put a 6 point socket, something like this:



and unscrew it. No?

Also, how do you like that blue silicon goo the PO put in there? Nice huh?

I plan on doing a refresh:
Ball Joints
Axle u-joints
Axle shaft seals (here is where I need the Dana 44 manual!)
And maybe the tie rods ends as well.

Here is the hunk of man-hood we call "Mr. Baloo"




Brake Caliper Bolts: 3/8 Hex
Locker Cover: 9/64


Resources:
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech-article-14.html
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=430367&page=5
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019