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 The engine is now supported...  The engine is now supported on a floor jack or transmission stand prior to disconnecting and removing the crossmember.  After removing the two transmission...  After removing the two transmission mount bolts and two bolts at each side of the crossmember, the part can be angled and removed from the chassis. The floor jack or trans jack is now supporting the engine and transmission.  We loosened the nuts on the...  We loosened the nuts on the U-bolts, which secure the driveshaft to the rearend yoke. It is a good idea to wrap a piece of masking tape around the needle bearing caps on the joint. Sometimes the caps can fall off, scattering the little needle bearings.  The shifter handle was jammed...  The shifter handle was jammed on the shifter, so rather than damaging it, we simply disconnected the linkage rods and swung the assembly over the exhaust pipe. Take pictures of this step so you have a reference as to how it all goes back together. You don't want First where Second should be.  Unless you're a body builder,...  Unless you're a body builder, having a friend available makes trans removal and replacement a lot easier. It might need to be rocked around slightly while pulling back to get it free, and once it is free, it's heavy.  Before removing the driveshaft,...  Before removing the driveshaft, mark the original placement of the parts for correct reinstallation. A black marker works great.
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