I'll answer the question myself. It can be done from the top, had to do the job today and found that it was a piece of cake.
what are you wanting to take the transmission out completely or what?
the shift siliniod for AOD transmission is bad. it cost about 30 bucks and is usually special order
The transmission may shift hard due to it beginning to fail. However, it may also be due to low transmission fluid.
Check all the linkage from the transmission.
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no
Replace U-joints.
you have to remove the three Allen key screws that hold the stick in and that is all
Remove transmission oil pan for access to filter Change fluid, filter, and gasket
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take the bolts out, if your asking that question its probably to difficult for you
The switch is located on the driver side of the transmission. right where the shift linkage joins the tranny.