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Removing  
     
-  Remove heat shield above driveshaft.
    
-  Remove heat shield for driveshaft from cover of Torsen differential 
(arrows). 
    
Note:  
Marking the shaft is only necessary if the same driveshaft will be re-
installed.  -  Check for factory color markings marked on driveshaft and 
driveshaft/flange at rear final drive drive flange. If not, mark position of 
driveshaft flange (arrow -A-) in relation to drive flange final drive (arrow 
-B-) with paint. 
-  Loosen mounting bolts of both driveshaft flanges.
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