Who rebuilds trannys?

[sleepydsm]

I'm scared to give it a try because I don't really udnerstand how to measure/check the endplay/clearances and shim them to spec. I'd really like to be able to rebuild my own tranny; if I could successfully do that I'd stick with DSMs. As of right now, I'm getting to the point I'm so frustrated I don't want to deal with anything.

My FR cv shaft has a little play when installed correctly, and the tranny leaks fluid there. I fear that is caused by a worn front diff or something. And if it's apart I might as well do new bearings and syncros, a mitsu double syncro kit, and a spool. haha.