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Originally Posted by e39_touring
I have a 4-post lift - best tool investment I ever made because I'm getting too old to do this kind of stuff on my back!
From memory for the rms and oil pan:
1) mufflers come off
2) center exhaust comes off
3) heat shields come off
4) F & R driveshafts come off
6) trans comes out
7) clutch & flywheel comes off
now you have access to the rear main seal
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I don't have a lift (wish I did), so I do this on jack stands - with the car as high as I can get it - with plenty of safety back-ups (wheels under car, jacks, blocks of wood, etc.)
A harbor-freight transmission trolly jack is a huge help in this job. well worth the price..
I take the exhaust off in one piece at the down-pipe.. I support it at muffler and lower it carefully..It's heavy.
I don't always remove driveshaft. You can sometimes disconnect just the front end and center support and move it out of way. Try that first.
Get the correct e-torx sockets (E10,E12, & E14) to remove bell-housing bolts and make sure each one sits square before loosening. Attack as many bolts from top of engine as you can. They all strip very easily. An E-12/E14 (10-12 inch long) combo box wrench is a also a good tool to have.