I doubt I can do this myself. I have jack stands, but dropping the tranny is no small job by myself. I don't have a tranny jack, and no experience on how to drop one.

I just spoke with the mechanic. I asked him to replace any component that need replacement since he got the tranny off. I could think of the 2 flex discs, and the rear main seal. Any more you guys could think of?

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92 400E 180K (SOLD)
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If you're in a replacing mood, how about doing that drive shaft support bearing?

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'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles

are you talking about the rear bearing on the engine? Is that a problematic item? I didn't hear about this item at all.

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93 Toyota Corolla 177K
95 S 500 coupe 82K
92 400E 180K (SOLD)
94 E 420 150, blown gaskets (SOLD)
http://www.kanio.net/mercedes_signature.jpg

I believe the actual name of the part is a driveshaft carrier bearing. Search this forum for 'driveshaft support' and you will get a ton of hits.

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Bob in Richmond

'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles