Taking out any front drive transmission is a BIG pain in the ****! However, it can be done in your driveway or garage using minimal tools. In my experience, I found that it was easier and faster to drop the whole front subsection(engine and transmission) due to not owning a car lift, like most shops have. This can be done using two heavy duty floor jacks, four to six jack stands and or some blocks of wood. The taller the jack stands the better. First disconnect all the wires, hoses(drain the coolant first) and exhaust system. If the car is equipped with A/C dismount the compressor and tie it to the radiator support using a strong wire. This is so you don't lose any R134a, as well as help keep cost down. Raise the car to the point that the front tires are off the ground by only an inch or two. Support the front subsection using a jack and jack stand or two. Remove the rear subsection bolts. Unbolt the struts from the strut towers(under the hood). Leaving the wheels on will allow for easy maneuvering of the subsection once you have it out. Once you have disconnect the front subsection mounting bolts, use both jacks to get it lowered to the ground in conjunction with your wood blocks. Now the front will have to be lifted enough to wheel out your subsection. Hope this helps.
Unless you have lift to access the bottom of the car, and a transmission jack,dont attempt it.
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