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If the axle was retained with c-clips then you'd have to remove the cover to get the c-clips out. That flange held on by the 8 bolts is part of the actual axle it's self.
The thing about these "full floating" axles is they are held on the same as the front i.e. a hub riding on a spindle, only difference is the rear has a "hollow" spindle for the axle to go through and slip in to the spider gears of the differential. With this type set-up you have two bearings on each side supporting the load vice one on a semi-floating rear end.
Once you get the axle shaft off and look in the hub you'll see it's not much different from the front.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs
1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX
1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears
1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now.....
1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone.
1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed.
1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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