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How do I remove my driveshaft?

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Old 04-05-2008, 05:06 PM
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Default How do I remove my driveshaft?

I'm having a difficult time removing my driveshaft on my XC. (I need to replace the u joint). I can't get to all of the 6 allen screws that hold each end the shaft to the transmission and rear end and I can't rotate the driveshaft to access them. Am I missing something simple? I have the entire car up on jack stands to have more working space underneath. I thought spinning the wheels would rotate the shaft but no such luck. Thanks for any help.
 
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Old 04-05-2008, 09:03 PM
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Default RE: How do I remove my driveshaft?

Is it in Neutral?
It is something that gets overlooked very easy.
 
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Old 04-06-2008, 10:18 AM
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Thanks Tech. That worked and I managed to get the front coupling off, and I got the back flange off, but it seems like something else is holding the rear into the torque tube. Do I need to bang on it or is there something else I am missing?
 
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Old 04-06-2008, 10:27 AM
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The viscous coupler also has screws holding it to the rear diff.
Remove the torque tube then the viscous coupler as well.
 
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