I am trying to replace the front flex disc on my 89 300TE, I have the cross member removed as well as the hardware, I can get the propeller shaft moved about an inch toward the back but that gives me no where near enough to get the flex disc off.

If I drop the propeller shaft support where the bearing is, will this allow me enough movement to get the pulled back enough to remove the flex disc? I would like to avoid purchasing and waiting on shipping for the tool needed to back off the clamping nut.

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89 W124 300TE - 136,000 miles