Dakota Inner axle shaft seal replacement

[DaveBlake]

I need to replace the inner axle seal (drivers side) and can't see how to remove the shaft itself. Do I need to remove the Differential cover and remove some sort of locking c-clip to release the shaft? There are no bolt to remove to get into the shift motor housing as I thought maybe that is where you would access to remove it.

Thanks,
Dave

[DaveBlake]

Also wanted to mention it is a '94 Dakota.

Dave