PLATE 9V9753 - Caterpillar

The driveshafts are under drive line windup pressure. You must release drive line windup pressure in all driveshafts before preforming any work on any driveshafts. To prevent possible injury or death, release the drive line windup pressure by raising all the wheels on one side of machine and then placing the wheels back on the ground. This will allow the drive line windup pressure to release.
1. Remove four bolts (2).2. Separate from yoke (3).3. Reposition rear drive shaft (1) for clearance. 4. Remove bottom two bolts (4) from mid bearing housing (5). 5. Install Tool (A).6. Remove remaining two bolts (4). 7. Remove four bolts (7).8. Separate drive shaft from transfer gear yoke (6). 9. Using two individuals slide transfer gear to mid bearing drive shaft (8) to the rear of the vehicle for removal. The weight of the drive shaft is 43 kg (95 lb). For installation of the drive shaft to mid bearing drive shaft, reverse the removal steps.