Driveshaft Stuck in 86 Cutlass

[lilbowtie]

Jam a tire iron in there and kick it from behind.

 

[Rus]

I would pull the transmission mount bolts, motor mount bolts, lift the motor up and forward a few inches. Driveshaft should slide off from transmission yoke a little. then pry bar the drive shaft forward from the rear to see if can break free.

 

[timo22]

I think you are going about this the wrong way. If I want to remove my driveshaft, I certainly wouldn't jack the front end up. By doing that you obviously have little room to work with. Also , when you do pull the driveshaft, trans fluid will run out. Chock the front wheels and jack up the rear axle. This will give you more room to wedge a crowbar in there to pop it out..timo22

 

[Rus]

I did it my way as described and it worked safely for me as someone put an 86 driveshaft in my 78. The fluid will fall out either way just need a catch pan underneath to catch it. All you are doing is raising motor, sliding two inches forward and setting back down. I used mine on a lift so after moving engine forward, I raised the car and pulled driveshaft from below. No mess and totally safe

 

[565bbchevy]

Any updates?

 

[tcolvinOH]

Not yet. I haven't had a chance to get in and try anything. Between not feeling and a busy weekend schedule, I haven't gotten in to try anything.

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[tcolvinOH]

Finally got back into the garage to work on the driveshaft and am happy to report that it's out. I picked up a different prybar from Harbor Freight a couple of weeks ago. Putting the rear end on jack stands definitely helped get better access. With a little coaxing, I was able to get the drive shaft out.

Thanks for all of the help!

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[565bbchevy]

Thanks for letting us know that you finally got it out.

 

[tcolvinOH]

No problem. Appreciate all of the input.

Last several weeks have been crazy between planned events and unplanned work issues, which is what caused the delay.

Came out much easier today than I was expecting. I was fully prepared to heat it.

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