Remove the Stub Axle flange, A4 (B6)

[Arthur Marks]

I have a leak from my left drive axle (USA, driver's side) automatic 
transmission, A4 (B6). Trying to replace the oil seal.

How do I pull the stub axle out??? (I've already removed the cv-joint / 
drive axle).
According to the Bentley manual you turn the mounting bracket a bit and slip 
it out between the body and the subframe, but it doesn't look possible. 
These pictures show the problem:

Detail: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?bf6dcf62a6.jpg
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View 2: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?047b64a99e.jpg

No amount of turning seems to help.

Also when I reinsert the stub axle I can push it in so that the teeth 
engage, but then the bracket stops about 1/4" from the tranny. I can push it 
flush but it springs back. Is that normal?

Thanks for any answers,

--Art