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If the gears aren't pitted and the bearings aren't making any bad noises (and backlash checks OK), I'd just flush out the pumpkin with diesel, blow with compressed air, replace gear oil and call it good. If the inner axle seals aren't leaking oil into the tubes, they're doing their job - leave...
Before you go any further, are you sure you know what you're getting into? Why are you pulling the carrier? Are you just replacing the inner seals or are you doing a full gear swap?
The pinion yoke has nothing to do with carrier removal. If you are doing a complete gear swap, you want to...