To remove my prop shaft I had to press it out of the coupler. I got some longer coupling bolts and put sockets of increasing lengths in between the shaft and the transmission, then tighten down the bolts - remove the bolts - insert a bigger socket and repeat.
This process was eventually successful but it was also efficient in producing these:
I cross threaded them and I was stuck not being able to back them off.
I did a lot wrong here-
I did use an impact gun (at first) which I now classify as a tool of mass destruction...
Didn't bathe the coupling in CX in the days leading up to its removal.
Didn't take my time and was anxious to get the job done.
Didn't remove stuff that was in my way and didn't light the area well.
Didn't effectively spread the coupler, just removed the set screw and bolts.
I would like to not do this again. I have been advised to use Never Seez in the future. I have been considering if I should have used bronze nuts on stainless steel bolts.
Please advise.
Thank you.
Stephan