Cool....you're just about ready to take it out. Use 2 jacks: 1 under the engine (bottle jack + wood will work) and a floor jack (one of the good ones w/ a wide lifting surface) under the bellhousing. A third (trolley or floor) jack may be used under the rear of the trans, but isn't necessary if you have someone there to guide it. You just need someone to pull on the tranny and keep the rear of it from falling too hard; most of the weight is at the bellhousing.

It can be done w/ 1 able-bodied helper, but I'd recommend trying to get 2 helpers to remove it, if you can.

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1990 190e 2.6 - The only one I can really call "My Car".

1987 190e 2.3 - The donor car's up and running, only mods are Euros and a Sony headunit. My Dad's runabout now.

1990 300e 2.6 - The parents' ride.