How do I extend the left drive shaft, which is to be tied high / extended? Should the shaft also be removed from the wheel hub and how can I create appropriate space? (Tripod joint? see e.g. Etzold S. 123, do the screws sit under the protective cover? Does the tripode joint fall apart during the removal attempt? Is the transmission oil to be drained? Must be removed from the wheel bearing housing for the removal of the joint cones and this be swivelled to the side? Reason: The direct circuit clutch cable is torn. At 190 000 km of running performance “normal”. Have to change the pressure plate, clutch disc, rear bearing (comp. “coupling set”). Thank you for reply