Front Driveshaft Removal - Tech Data Request

[AFdude412]

Hey everyone. I decided it was time to do some preventative maintenance and swap out my driveshaft as I'm lifted 3" and 10,000 miles on this shaft. Nothing wrong with it. Just staying ahead of any issues.

I was able to get the front shaft unbolted without too much dramas at the axle side. The transfer case end on the other hand has been a bit of a headache. I sheared a bolt off and still can't get the CV to disconnect from the TC flange. I currently have it soaking in penetrating oil and have whacked it a few times with a hammer (with whatever room I can swing the thing) and still can't break it loose.

So my request is to see if anyone has any tech data on how to drop the crossmember. I saw that it's part of the Ineos tech data for the front shaft removal. And like many of us here, I'm still waiting for several months now for my access to tech data. I was hoping someone may be able to post it up here or give me some guidance on how to remove the crossmember.

Has anyone else been down this path yet? Thanks in advance.

 

[Dokatd]

You can feed a long punch or bar or pipe from the back of the crossmember to the CV. You can get some solid whacks from that point. You will have to rotate the joint periodically of course.

I'm assuming one bolt is still partially in the CV? Assuming so you will be limited on what you can do.

 

[AFdude412]

Ohhh! That's a good idea. Yeah, one bolt is partially still in the CV, but at least it's not threaded. That SOB will be the next fun part when I finally break this free from the flange.

What part are you easiest to get a whack on, the flange joints, or the driveshaft itself, forward of the CV?

You can feed a long punch or bar or pipe from the back of the crossmember to the CV. You can get some solid whacks from that point. You will have to rotate the joint periodically of course.

I'm assuming one bolt is still partially in the CV? Assuming so you will be limited on what you can do.

 

[Dokatd]

Ohhh! That's a good idea. Yeah, one bolt is partially still in the CV, but at least it's not threaded. That SOB will be the next fun part when I finally break this free from the flange.

What part are you easiest to get a whack on, the flange joints, or the driveshaft itself, forward of the CV?

You can get purchase on the side of the CV as I recall. It's not an easy process by any means but you aren't in an easy spot. But to be clear I have 100% done this on a Grenadier so I'm not asking you to be a guinea pig. Good luck, I'm routing for you.

 

[Tazzieman]

Saw this on FB
"small ratchet strap around the driveshaft, transfer case end. the other end to just about anything forward of the shaft. couple clicks and it'll pop out."