1998 rear wheel bearing replacement

[Cruehead]

I ran a quick search on this subject, and seemed to get conflicting info...so I was hoping someone could clear this issue up for me. I went to replace my rear wheel bearings this weekend, and after pulling the calipers and rotors, I was surprised to see that it looks like I have to pull the axles out in order to get to the bearings. Is this true...or is there another trick to it? I really don't want to get into pulling the diff cover just to replace the bearings.

Thanks!

 

[Turdle]

There is no other way to get the bearing out of the housing-is there?
The axle passes through the bearing.

 

[Cruehead]

There is no other way to get the bearing out of the housing-is there?
The axle passes through the bearing.

That's what it looks like. I was just hoping (with knowing otherwise) that there was another way. Thanks!