If it's out of the housing, yes
Still in the housing should be able to turn 1 axle & opposite side should turn the same direction & pinion will rotate.


BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022