Sorry no vid of the transmission removal needed both hands, but very straight forward, unbolt the linkage bracket and 6 bolts and it slides out. I have it out again, as well as the shaft, as I am Upgrading to a ZF 10 and with the shaft out of the way, super easy and no need to move the engine.
the usual play and not from the damper plate which when very worn would only give a tiny bit..I just did mine and it was worn. No real noticable difference with the new one installed. Same transmission ...
