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I need to remove the torque tube and driveshaft from the TT rear end. It is already off the frame. What is the procedure?

Most basic steps are:
First, Remove the U-Joint. Must take out top and bottom plugs on torque tube to drive out rivet that holds it on. You will need to rotate shaft to see the rivet through the holes in the torque tube. There is one side it drives out better than the other. Might need to drill rivet a little, but be very very careful to not mess up the threads on the torque tube for the plugs.

Next unbolt and remove the radius rods

Next unbolt and remove the torque tube. Clean off the end of the drive shaft before pulling the drive shaft through the bearing at the end of the torque tube where the U-Joint was.

Next remove the drive shaft. There is a coupler that holds the drive shaft on. There are two rivets to be driven out. Use a side grinder to cut off the rivets to make them drive out easer. also note the coupler only goes on one way correctly, so mark it. If you are not replacing the coupler or drive shaft you can only remove the rivet closest to the rearend.

Note there is a felt seal at the end of the torque tube near the rearend. Please note how it goes together so you can reassemble it.

Thank you Steven! Studying the schematic in the “manual” that all makes perfect sense. Ill get to that later today. Trying to make room in the shop for the new to me TT.

Steven,
It came apart in the order you described. Hardest part was getting the pin out of the brake adjuster. It was mashed off center and was difficult to gage the center in drilling the pilot with a center drill. It fought me all the way out. Anyway, thanx for the help!