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SkidmoreGarage · 04-13-2021, 01:02 PM

I think you did the hard part already, at least for me removing the rear section was a bit stuck.

To remove the front section, unbolt the carrier bearing from the cross member and slide the driveshaft out of the transmission. It may be a little stuck but should come out. Have a glove and zip tie or something else to put over the end of the transmission- even if you drained it. It will make a mess.

Once the driveshaft is free you can pull the carrier bearing off. A tip is to mark the driveshaft before disassembly, they are balanced from the factory and once you remove the splines and u joints- you lose the orientation for each segment.

04-13-2021, 01:02 PM	#2
SkidmoreGarage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 335	Re: Removing 2 piece driveshaft from 1968 Chevy C10 2wd I think you did the hard part already, at least for me removing the rear section was a bit stuck. To remove the front section, unbolt the carrier bearing from the cross member and slide the driveshaft out of the transmission. It may be a little stuck but should come out. Have a glove and zip tie or something else to put over the end of the transmission- even if you drained it. It will make a mess. Once the driveshaft is free you can pull the carrier bearing off. A tip is to mark the driveshaft before disassembly, they are balanced from the factory and once you remove the splines and u joints- you lose the orientation for each segment.