Removing front driveshaft K2500 suburban 7.4 engine

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In my 99 k2500 suburban I got the driveshaft loose but there is not enough clearance to move it forward far enough to completely remove from transfer case. The exhaust runs underneath and prevent me from moving it to the side of the transmission far enough to move it forward. I can see the splines so it is almost out but It binds against the front yoke and won't go any further. how can I do this?

[c094728]

I'll figured it out. I had to remove the oil filter and then had enough room to move the driveshaft up and forward where the the filter was.