Remove the drive shaft from the gearbox

Fig 1: Drive Shaft In Gearbox

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Remove:

Pull the drive shaft straight out from the gearbox.

NOTE: Do not damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.

Install plug 9995730 in the gearbox. Alternately, install drift 9995771 if the car has a viscous coupling.

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.