You can do all that if you want the engine. If you are not going for the engine, let the greasy thing stay in there. I pulled the engine out of my 86 300E and replaced it with an engine that had been running an automatic. So we changed the flywheel, stuck the engine in and reassembled or attached the clutch and transmission. From my experience with that, I think that would be the way to go. Take good wrenches, (breaker bar) and the 1/2 drive hex set. Undo the flex joint, undo the trans to block studs and the clutch line and pull it out. The transmission is not very heavy, I doubt if it is 50 pounds. Then pull the transmission back to clear the clutch. If you want the clutch and flywheel, then go after them. It is not difficult, it is just work. Get a couple of trunk floor mats to lay on. Be comfortable - bring coffee to. Transmission only, if you have the few tools needed right by you, should come out in 60 minutes.

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