Disengaging and 'Popping' Driveshaft

What happens here

After lifting the truck, the operator accesses the rear driveshaft. He first removes bolts securing the driveshaft to the differential. Since the driveshaft is a 'press-in' type, it requires force to dislodge. The operator positions a sturdy wooden block (e.g., a 4x4) against the driveshaft. Then, using the wrecker's hydraulic lifting power, he applies controlled upward pressure to the block, leveraging the truck's own weight and the wrecker's force to 'pop' the driveshaft free from its coupling. This controlled application of force is essential to prevent damage to the driveshaft or differential components.

Goal: To prevent damage to the dump truck's transmission during towing, the driveshaft must be disconnected. The operator unbolts the driveshaft and then uses a controlled 'popping' technique with a wooden block and the wrecker's power to disengage it from the differential.