I bought a new rear drive shaft and am taking the old one off, any tricks to get the sucker to come loose from the rear end? I removed the 8 bolts and I think it's bound on there with either rust or something. Any tips or steps I need to follow would greatly help!

 

BFH

 

There are two holes in the yoke where you can slip a small punch into and then tap it with a hammer which will separate the shaft from the yoke.

 

I used this method

 

Awesome thanks, I think I have just the hammer, or punch!!!

 

Another question, how many pounds do you torque the bolts back to when reinstalling? I'd hate it to fall off haha

 

BFH as well.. Just don't drop it on your head!!!

 

I just finished installing front and rear driveshafts. I just prayed it out with a flat screw driver. And the torque of the yokes is 160 lb at the axle and 130 at the transfer case. Hope this helps

 

X2.....!!!