Torque Tube Removal from '40 Pickup

[rockitdoc]

Sounds easy from descriptions, but mine is being stubborn for some reason.

1. Unhooked transverse leaf
2. Unhooked rear shocks
3. Removed collar halves at rear of ******
4. Tried rolling rear end back to separate torque tube from ******
5. No joy.

More force somehow?

Any ideas appreciated.

 

[rockitdoc]

Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to the gearbox. Slides right out.

 

[petehoovie]

Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to View attachment 585294the gearbox. Slides right out.

 

[glennpm]

Figured it out. The tube has to be parallel to the gearbox. Slides right out.

Yes and good for you.