Is that the transfer box, good luck I’m sure someone of your calibre will have it done it no time. Agree money is money job has to be done.Gotta remove this for a client who needs the gear unit changed out, not looking forward to it, alas its still a job.
I think rule of thumb is, don't let any part of the prop hang to create any bend or damage to either end, as even mm makes a huge difference, which I'm sure you know & replace bolts for new as its quite an expensive repair if they fail.
Reading horrors of people accidentally splitting the prop from the centre bearing. It can’t be reassembled since 4 of the bearing balls are installed during the friction welding process.Afaik from elsa, its just bolted in place, but I haven't spent more time since as had the awful flu.
Disconnecting the prop from the transfer box is easy just 3 bolts on the rear, just need a 12inch extension, stick the car into gear and loosen.Havnt checked etka yet, but from your recollection, does prop & exhaust need to drop to get the gear unit to pop downwards as after seeing this kinda prefer not to disturb lol