slide the trans back, remove the retainer bolts and pop it out. Id wait to order parts until you get it out. Ive seen twisted up retainers and bad bearings from breaking them. I have a few used ones around here too.
Okay thanks guys and I have the bigger one already the re shimming and making sure spacing is right is there a chart for it? Like what the tolerances should be the Chrysler data basie dosent tell me
You can buy a manual for the NV4500, which tells you everything. If you haven't had your 5th gear fixed or 3rd gear syncro replaced; it may be a good idea to rebuild it while you have it out. I got a kit on Ebay for ~$400 and it has been working great ever since. It is super easy to do also.