OK , so you have one axle out . That means you took the retaining 'C' washer out. You took out the other "bit" , so that was the other 'C' washer ,, right? ,, now the axle won't pull out ......... So maybe the axle outer bearing has a big groove worn in the axle and is catching in it ,, try using a shock puller , the type that bolts to the wheel studs , there is nothing else holding the axle in .
Let us know how you get on.
edit: did you pull the axle side gears out ? maybe there is a big burr on the splines holding things up.
