> > "You also have to loosen - not remove, the mounting bolt of the front final > drive as well as loosen the bolts of the final drive mounting bracket. The > drive shaft won't drop otherwise." > > Not always. Not with my van. I've had 3 different prop shafts on ... and off without touching the front diff. With some vans that seems to be true though. After removing my first one I was surprised at how simple, easy and quick it was, I just wouldn't want to have to do it "out on the road". I have and am prepared to use the quick fix method already covered, then I think I'd have my local shop take the tire off if I wasn't too far from home. I've been lucky (watch what happens now!) so far and not had to face a flat in an emergency/away from home situation. I carry a compressor as well. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy |
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