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    '96 850 Trans removal tips needed.

    Guys, I need some tips, I am stuck.
    I am replacing my 5hp30 Trans in my '96 850 M73 V12
    I have it ready to come out, but am clueless as to how to remove the bolts on the top of the bell housing. The service manual says to lower transmission, thereby tipping the engine back to give access to the top bolts. Do I then need to hire a 10 year old to get his tiny hands up to the top bolts, Because I don't see how its going to happen.
    Thanks in advance for any tips.

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    It is not too difficult, you need transmission support then unto the transmission bracket at the back of the transmission, lower the transmission jack to tip the whole thing down.
    Now you can access the bolts with long extension.

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