This DIY is great and really helped a lot. Just to add some things from my experience. Some of this might be in here but it’s easy to miss it.
•Axle’s don’t need to be removed from hub just zip tie them out of the way.
•When you are about to remove the transmission drop the engine down a good 3-4”. Make sure you disconnect the downpipe from the subframe and that your intake pipe is loose so it doesn’t hit the master cylinder. I was having issues until Jay gave me this pointer. Gives you an extra inch all around.
•For transmission removal as soon as you are out far enough to clear the pressure plate flip it on its side CCW so the differential is straight up. This will give you enough room to clear the subframe. For instal do the same thing. Get the transmission under the car then flip it on it’s end and get it right up against the pressure plate. It should slid on easily. Transmission jack was helpful when working by yourself on jack stands.
•The iABED RMS needs to be pressed into the flange before instal. I was not able to press it in enough with just a flat plate. A 4” piece of PVC from the hardware store allowed the seal to press in all the way. According to a tech I talked to at XLR8 the install tool is a must to not have a leak (don’t know how accurate this is but I had one so I used it).
Out too far.
This is not far enough. It needs to be touching the back of the plate.