1. they were accidentally swapped after sandblasting, so I need to put the cast rim back on the right.
2. I will be removing the left final drive (welded repairs), and swapping it with the one from my parts SA, adding new seals.
My question is, what is the best/safest way to proceed. I have had both off before, carefully placing wedges on the front axle to prevent rotation (laying on its side!) I just don't know how it will be with the jack stand (see photo):

Also, is the strength of the jack pad just below the PTO compromised by having the PTO removed? (see photo):

Thanks.
Dale #2