Hey, first time taking the rear Driveshaft off to replace the center support bearing as it is totally shot, I managed to get all 6 bolts off from the front and rear of the driveshaft but am having difficulty getting the driveshaft itself off, I don't want to risk damaging it, at the rear, am I suppose to gently pry bar the red or white possible insert? Any help is much appreciated!



Front (behind view)

Front (Front view)

 

check youtube for vids?

 

Neither red or white, the one in the middle. The middle piece fits in to the larger piece. Lots of quality penetrating oil (Like Kroil) and light tapping all the way around should free it up.

 

I sadly dont have it in the air so rotating the Driveshaft is a no go xD but I sprayed penetrating fluid on it and going to let that sit overnight, i'll update if i can tap it out :P

 

I have, barely anyone has any decent videos of showing them taking it out at all, i've stared at the end driveshaft after they took it out to see where it disconnects, but didnt help much at all

 

Update: The front end of the driveshaft popped out after some force pulling it down , but the rear is still in there good. Found out that there is 2 non threaded holes that lead to the driveshaft surface on the inside, but fidning a tool to be able to fit in and hammer it out is difficult due to it being only giving about a quarter inch space.

 

Update: Got the Driveshaft out finally! It was so rusted on there hardcore. Had a 2nd person help by banging the rear as I lifted, straightened, pulled and, turned the shaft. After a few bangs...pop! it got right out. Hope anyone who reads this finds this helpful in their rear driveshaft removal!