OK, it's been a while since I completed the job and I finally have a moment to share my experiences...
After removing the axle assembly from the housing and removing the circlip, I used the "slam the splined end of the axle shaft onto a piece of wood on the ground" method for freeing the...
Wow! This amazing write-up is what inspired me to attempt the job without going to a shop.
First evening - passenger side (the one with the leak):
- removed axle assembly
- removed old inner seal
- removed brake components
- removed retaining rings, ABS ring, bearing and outer seal
-...