Tool Required
J 45012 
 Holding Fixture
- Remove the fluid pan drain plug (63) and seal (64), and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
 
- Put transmission in park.
 
- Install the 
J 45012 
 to hold the prop shaft flange (31).
 
Important: Discard retainer (30), seal (32), washer (33) and nut (34).
- Remove the prop shaft flange nut (34).
 
- Remove the prop shaft flange washer (33) and seal (32).
 
- Remove the prop shaft flange (31) and the output shaft assembly retainer (30).
 
- Slowly rotate the transmission to a vertical position, with the bell housing facing up, and allow any excess fluid to drain.