Wait what? I'm pretty sure you can disconnect the flex disc and pull it right out of the splines in the rear. I can't imagine having to do all that. I haven't done it, but I've looked at it before

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k