So, I broke my finger and had to leave this for a while but back into again now.

Ive just check the front end and all looks as it should. Checked the pinion flange for play and it has no play in any direction, didn't pull the bearing as I would imagine there would be play if it was fingered.

Trying to check the rear wheel bearings but can't get the axles out, lol. The workshop manual says to use a slide hammer, which I don't own. I figured all you DIYers out there would have an alternative method you would like to share with me?