[Crittergitter]

I'm installing a creeper on my 1200. I need to remove and cut drive shaft. Can anyone help with that. I have the tunnel cover off and am having a hard time removing the drive shaft. My hope is that I can remove the drive shaft without splitting the tractor.

There is a spring over the shaft held with a drift pin and washer putting tension back towards the transmission. Does this spring need to be removed?

Thanks