95 Villager -replacing Right Side Axle?probelms

Hi

I have a 95 Villager and I am trying to remove the right side axle shaft? I have the knuckle out of the way, the one end of the axle out of the knuckle and trying to remove the other end out of the tranny? is there a trick? shouldnt it just pull out like any other car? any info would be great. Thank you

Kevin

No! This axle is a two piece design and you need to remove this inner retainer or bracket to remove it from the tranny. It looks like a oval shape if I remember correctly.