Remove the drive shaft from the transmission

Fig 1: Identifying Left Drive Shaft From Gearbox & Jimmy Bar

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Use jimmy tool 9995462 when removing the drive shaft.

NOTE:

Pull the constant velocity joint , not the drive shaft joints, when removing the drive shaft. There is no axial pinion.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal & Constant Velocity Joint

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CAUTION:

Later models have a rubber seal on the constant velocity joint. Do not damage the seal. It will be needed for installation.