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Well, I would simply flip the gearcase upside down, and the lower driveshaft will probably fall out of the pinion…Please be careful, you don’t want the driveshaft to fall on the floor, and be sure to locate the driveshaft to pinion woodruff key, it will probably come out with the shaft. You shouldn’t have much trouble reinstalling the lower driveshaft into the pinion, but you will need to be very careful to make sure the key does not fall out during reinstallation…I guess make sure the key fits snugly into the lower driveshaft before installation, replace it if is loose.
I know you will get some advice about measuring the lower driveshaft once it is removed to confirm it has grown too long due to shock spring problems. Some guys have success compressing the spring back in place. If not, I’m sure you can find a decent lower driveshaft used from a member.