Re: 105 series transmission mount

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

Disclaimer: I've never replaced a 105 series transmission mount.

I have however tackled the transmission mount on the Milano, and I've 
seen a 105 mount up close, so I believe what I learned might be applicable.

What I did was use a drill to carve out the rubber part of the bushing. 
  The goal is to expose the outer metal shell of the bushing.   The 
rubber will put up a good fight, don't get discouraged.   Once the shell 
is exposed you can use a hacksaw to cut the shell (being careful not to 
cut the aluminum of the gearbox.)   When it's more or less cut, you can 
use a chisel and hammer to bend the shell in towards the center of the 
bushing.   It shouldn't take much bending to make it come loose.   Once 
it's out use a wire brush to remove any remaining rubber residue.    To 
make installation of the new bearing easier, I got a little bit of soapy 
water on the outside, and hammered it home.

	--Mark
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