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To remove the tranny you must remove the shift knob, shift lever, and move the long shift rod that goes between the shift lever and the tranny forward enough to clear the transmission. Check the shift lever (where the shift rod attaches) for wear, replace as needed. While you have the shifter apart check the rubber boot for tears, and the leather boot. Replace these as needed to keep carbon monoxide out of the cabin. Wheelskins makes a replacement leather boot for $35 that is tough to install, but looks good when done. The tranny to driveshaft coupling can be tough to slide back - remove the two bolts completely, and lube it up good. Tap it back using whatever is available (I used a "pickle fork" tool normally used to separate rod ends). When you lower the tranny using a floor jack ease it back some so that the plastic carry-through tube comes out without damage. Good luck and let us know how it goes!