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Message: <blockquote data-quote="irvi00" data-source="post: 41521" data-attributes="member: 3948"><p>If your 553 is coupled like my 555, then there is no "drive shaft".  Its a direct coupling from the flex plate to the hyraulic pumps with a splined shaft.  If you have lost all movement and hydraulic function this will be the first place to look.  Question is, which is easier to remove?  The pumps or engine?  I have not yet had to go into my machine this deep, but my guess would be pulling the engine would be easier.  Hope this helps, and please update us with your progress!</p></blockquote><p></p>