Brewtoo, I've done a lot of engine work and manual tranny rebuilds, but never played with an auto before. I always assumed there were lots of special tools required. Take a look in the forum tool section, pages 30-33, and you will see what I mean. Looking at the B3 and K1 clutch packs, it appears the plates can be pretty easily replaced, but the pistons for all the clutches and bands appear to require compressors to dismantle and assemble. I did a lot of motorcycle work, and many jobs could just not be done without specific tools.
So, I hope I can sneak in and freshen the B3/K1 friction plates without getting too involved or spending big bucks on special tools.

All that's required to drop out the tranny is a tranny jack from Harbor Freight, and a way to get the car up high enough to roll/slide the tranny out.
I have a set of drive-on ramps, which I raised by adding a 2 by 12 underneath them. I like these better than jacks and stands, just seem safer.
I think I paid only about $50 for the tranny jack (super bargain).
Pulling the tranny out of an S-Class with a straight-six engine is a cakewalk;
lots of room in there. Much easier than putting a camshaft in that Z06
(I usually work on my 2000 Vette in the endless search for more power that I never really use, but old Pearl needs attention occasionally I guess).

I downloaded the ATSG manual from their website for $25. It seems okay, there may be a lot missing when I dive in; but as I said, I hope I caught this
little issue early, and I can do a quick "stint" and button her back up for a few more years before the triple-bypass.

I'll dive in next week, and post my results and observations.

DG