There is a rubber/fabric coupling device called a "flexdisc" between the three-legged output flange of the trans, and the corresponding three-legged flange of the drive-line. One set of three bolts/nuts can be removed to separate the trans from the drive-line.

Engine removal usually occurs in one of two ways:

1) The drive-line is separated from the trans, and the trans with torque convertor (unbolt convertor from flexplate) is first removed from the car. The engine is then lifted from the car.

2) Drive-line is separated; engine and trans are lifted as a unit. This method requires considerable tilting of the engine/trans package.