[DeTomaso] Tricks for removing driveshafts?

[chendric at bellsouth.net]

I have to agree with Thomas Tornblom about removing the exhaust. I, also have the Euro GTS exhaust. I replaced my half shafts when I was replacing the rotors, so I already had the rear uprights out. Even with the rear suspension apart and the uprights out, there was no way the half shafts were going to come out with the exhaust in place.

My half shafts are mounted with the light end out, so I have some rub marks on the exhaust and shafts.



-------------- Original message from Charles McCall <charlesmccall at gmail.com>: -------------- 


> Hi all, 
> 
> I've disconnected the driveshaft from the ZF and from the wheel. It's 
> completely loose. 
> 
> The driveshaft is sort of bone-shaped - skinny in the middle and lumps on 
> each end. The lumps won't fit through the hole - it interferes with the 
> exhaust. 
> 
> I've disconnected the muffler hanger from the exhaust to see if the exhaust 
> pipe would drop down a little, but it would appear to be pretty well held in 
> place. 
> 
> Anybody have any little tricks to remove this puppy without either enlarging 
> the hole that goes from the engine bay to the wheel well, or disconnecting 
> the exhaust? 
> 
> Thank you! 
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