I've removed the brake drum and lifting bracket. How do I remove the washers that are inserted in the axle flange? There's got to be a trick that I'm missing...

Assuming I get that off, what size are the innner and outer lock nuts? I don't have the wheel bearing nut adjusting wrench pictured in manual 244-20. Will a deep socket work?

This is the first time I've pulled the axles. I'm hoping the bearings have numbers the parts store can match up?

Thanks