has anyone pulled a tranny from an SDL?

[WANT '71 280SEL]

I hope to be pulling my tranny within the next week to replace my rear crank seal and was wondering if there are any special tricks. I plan to just do the seal not the flex discs, etc. Are there any other parts I'll need to replace such as crush washers, etc.?

Thanks
David

[Hatterasguy]

Mine and the driveshaft will be coming out sometime this June, whenever I get a good week weather wise.

I plan on doing a full write up on the procedure with pics.

Pulling the trans looks like a pretty simple job, I would rent a trans jack. If you can use that lift you have access to it will make the job ten times simpler.

Don't forget a new trans mount, and I would also the the shifter rod end. They can corroded mines getting pretty bad.

[WANT '71 280SEL]

trans mount, I forgot about that. I'll pick one up today when I'm at the dealer getting my gaskets.

Thanks
David