rear differential on an AWD question

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Can the rear differential, I think it is called, be removed without removing the axial nut ends of the rear CV shafts from the rear wheels and taking the rear CV shafts completely out? I need to take the rear differential out of my doner car and put it in my burgundy looking car. The doner car is outside the garage on grass and the rear wheels of the car are on ramps for safety rather than jack-stands so I can get under the thing to work. Jack-stands don't sit well on grass.

If you know... Thanks

Keith