[john]

Use two small flathead screwdrivers and pinch it out. Other than that, the above idea of unbolting the tube and pulling it out will work. I would not suggest dropping the pan as you are awd. You would have to remove the T-case, undue all the bolts (making sure you know which holes they came from as some are shorter), and give the pan hell trying to knock it off (never just fall off).