Did a search and came up empty...Is there a good diagram or picture(s) of the rear drum brake on a 8.25"? .....and no, I can't look at the other side.....long story.

Just what I was looking for Ol'Blue....Thanks

No problem. Hope it's helpful. Got it from here. It's packed full of good info. http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/index.htm

I need a diagram for a 2001 jeep wagoneer rear axle removal. Can you tell me where to get the diagram?

uh...wagoneer hasn't been made since 1990, so i think you are mistaken, but i digress....

you need to remove the entire axle assembly? or just the shaft? (and why?)

Welcome to CF.
Are you talking about removing just the axle shafts? If so, this shows how to remove the shafts on a D35 rear axle. >http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAxleSeal.htm