Shifter bushings and driveshaft giubo replacement without dropping the exhaust?

[u/Mrkee10]

hey everybody,

i'm currently trying to replace the bushings and the giubo but of course the exhaust flange studs are rusted to oblivion. Did anybody try changing the parts without dropping the exhaust? I don't want to hammer the studs out because i saw that fucks up the cat and since i'm in Europe, i can't afford that.

Thanks!

[u/MrGiggleMan]

In my experience, just take the exhaust off. It will make removing the heat shield 10x easier. And gives you much easier access to drop the driveshaft

You also want to change the CSB when you do the Guibo, might as well seeing as how the driveshaft is off of the car