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Originally Posted by Davidf
The driveshaft is connected to the transmission with a splined (slip) yoke. To remove the driveshaft, you simply unbolt u-joint from the rear axle input yoke, unbolt the center support bearing and then pull the driveshaft (complete with front u-joint/yoke) out of the transmission tailpiece. There is no bolt, clip, pin, or anything else to loosen or remove at the driveshaft/transmission connection. You reverse the process when reinstalling the driveshaft.
Little to no transmission fluid will escape when you remove the driveshaft (the fluid level is below the height of the tail shaft). But, if you tilt the transmission down at the rear, fluid will pour out. So, drain the fluid before removing the trans/engine assembly. And, tie a sturdy bag around the trans tail shaft to catch the residual oil that will want toe scape even after draining the trans fluid.
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Got it. I've removed the shaft from the diff before, so I get all that. The part I didn't understand is putting the engine & trans back in. It seems like it would be a bigger challenge getting the shaft back in the same way it came out. I wasn't sure if there was a trick to doing it, or if i would have to remove the shaft either way.