Removing components left and right-hand sides:

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Fig 1: Disconnecting Drive Shaft From Gearbox

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Remove:

Brake hose from spring strut mounting
ABS cable from mountings in the wheel arch and on the spring strut

Remove spring strut-stub axle nuts. Leave the screws in place.