I am finally getting around to pulling the T-case out of my '99 D. However, I can't seem to get the front drive shaft out. I got the U-joint out at the diffy, but the shaft won't slide out of the T-case. Am I missing something here?

I did a search and looked in the DIY section, but couldn't find an answer.

Thanks folks.

'99 Durango
5.9L
46RE
NV242D

 

OK, I feel like an idiot now. For those that don't know, there are 4 bolts on another U-joint near the T-case. Take those out and the shaft comes right out.

 

Thats okay. I'm sure we all have been there. But in case.
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL
Shift the transmission and transfer case to their neutral positions. Raise and support vehicle. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
Using a suitable marker, mark a line across the yoke at the transfer case, the link yoke, and propeller shaft yoke at the rear of the front propeller shaft for installation reference.
Mark a line across the propeller shaft companion yoke and flange at the front axle for installation reference.
Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange Front Propeller Shaft
Remove the bolts holding the propeller shaft to the transfer case yoke.
Remove the propeller shaft.
INSTALLATION
Position front propeller shaft under vehicle with rear universal joint over the transfer case yoke flange.
Place front companion yoke into the axle companion flange.
Align mark on the link yoke and universal joint to the mark on the transfer case yoke flange.
Loosely install bolts to hold universal joint to transfer case yoke.
Align the mark on companion yoke to the mark on the companion flange.
Install bolts to hold the companion yoke to the companion flange. Tighten bolts to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Tighten bolts to hold universal joint to transfer case yoke to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
Install skid plate, if equipped.
Lower vehicle and road test to verify repair.

 

the front drive shaft is stuck.. i have all the bolt out.. but is busted in the middle at the transfer case side.. i cant get it to pop out.. will i need to cut it out?

 

Post a picture please?