Make sure the axle is level with the rear housing when you slide it out, you have to pick it up close to the hub and push down on the axle bolt flange as you bring it out. The splines might be catching on the bearing.
Hope this helps,
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD