How do I remove the main driveshaft?
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How do I remove the main driveshaft?
I already dropped the exhaust and am wondering how to get out the main driveshaft from this point. There are 2 straps that hold the rear u-joint in place. Once I remove those, I will need room to slide the shaft towards the transmission to break the rear u-joint free from its mount. Does the shaft have room to move towards the tranny or will I need to remove the brace that attaches the transmission to the differential? 
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I just had mine out, but I was also swapping differentials. But I THINK if you unbolt the C-beam, you can wiggle it out. Make sure and support the rear of the trans.
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There ya' go! Also, to answer the other part of your question, which I missed before, the driveshaft will slide forward into the trans and give you plenty of forward movement to drop it out of the pinion yoke.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
the driveshaft will slide forward into the trans and give you plenty of forward movement to drop it out of the pinion yoke.
Once I unbolted the straps the driveshaft slid forward and came right out without having to touch the c-beam.
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
I don't even remember how I did it. But, I removed the driveshaft with the exhaust and C-beam intact.
