Removing AWD system...help?

[grannysmuncher]

Hi, guys. I'm looking to remove the Realtime AWD system on my '05 Element, and once I get the rear differential out, I need to remove the axles, driveshaft, and disengage the transfer case.

How would I go about removing the axles and driveshaft? Also, how do I disengage the transfer case so that it doesn't keep trying to turn a driveshaft that isn't there? I have to obtain a blockoff plate to finish removing the transfer case.

Any help would be great!

 

[AHHVTEC]

well it will all just unbolt and pull out but why are you doing this

 

[grannysmuncher]

Prepping for a V6 swap.

The entire thing should simply pull out? I don't have to get anything for the hubs to cover the holes?

 

[AHHVTEC]

well im talking about the drive shaft to the back it will just drop out the rest is on you lol, but why a v6 a k will walk it so surly you have something in mind other than being fast

 

[grannysmuncher]

In a word, drifting. In two, drifting drifting.

Ha. No, seriously, that's why. I'm going to make it able to drift. My MR2 will be getting the K.

 

[AHHVTEC]

so are you wonting to get rid of the rear wheels working or the front

 

[grannysmuncher]

The entire thing, actually. I'll be replacing the entire drivetrain with a J32A2 V6 from an Acura TL/RL and a T56 transmission. So I'll have to build a lot of custom parts, including new rear axles, etc.

 

[AHHVTEC]

i think i would just wait untill its time then rip it all out that way you wont have to worrie about anything

 

[grannysmuncher]

I'm trading the diff. for a set of coilovers, so I gotta get it off...