Technical DMF replacement...

[Bergi NZ]

Hi.
I've got a 2015 Panda Twinair Dualogic that's just run 75,000 km and is showing symptoms of DMF failure
I've looked at lots of videos/guides on how to remove the transmission and I'm reasonably mechanically capable.
My question is: is it better to separate the gearbox from the bell housing while the bell housing is still attached to the engine to make it easier to handle/manoeuver? I'll be doing the job on the garage floor with axle stands and I have a dolly I can modify to hold the weight while removing/replacing the transmission.
Sourcing parts from Shop4parts, less than half the price of NZ Fiat supplied parts, and will be here in a week instead of 2 months... that's what happens when you sell Fiats alongside Ferrari's!
Any suggestions gratefully received.

 

[Bergi NZ]

And so it begins....

 

[Eltezz]

Crack on! best of luck with it...

 

[The Panda Nut]

I wouldnt separate bell housing fromthe gearbox. If indeed you can.
Take care with the hydraulics. They may well need bleeeding after. If so only push the pedal halfway down each stroke. My DMF was done a few weeks back and the master cylinder is now playing up. Good luck with this.