Removing the right-hand drive shaft
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Remove the screws to the drive shaft bearing cap and remove the support bearing cap.
Remove the drive shaft by pulling it straight out from the gearbox.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with AWD the drive shaft runs through the angle gear.