When I removed mine, I lifted the ZF and bell housing out as one unit.
I think you have to do this the first time because there is an unreachable bolt that you can leave out for subsequent removal of just the gearbox alone.
Maybe someone can clarify this because I am not certain about it.
Mooso
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