52 Ford Car Rear End Gasket

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The big gasket on the rear end is leaking. Tried tightening the bolts but leaking again. Normally the gasket is to the rear of the car and just removing some bolts to change the gasket. Could not figure out from my 52 Ford service manual what I need to do. Can I just disconnect the rear universal joint, unbolt the rear end nuts and slide it out ? Do I have to take the axles out? Was trying to not fool around with the seal on the pinion. That is not leaking.