Separating the rear section of the ZF that contains the gears and shafts requires a significant disassembly of the ZF. Not for the faint of heart. I think that you will need to live with it unless:
1) You wish to pay for a re-builder to disassemble the unit
2) Take on the project yourself
3) Live near Houston and I'll help you rebuild it.
JT
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