Wow! That was a heck of a job to take it out. I can see why it calls for 3.8 hours of book labor. Nothing really hard, but lots of going back and forth.

As usual, I had a camera and didn't take many pictures. I did make a tool list. I'll post what I can later.

How do I get the transmission apart again? I'll try what you have posted above.

Off to see the machine shop tomorrow!

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.