I need to remove the manual transmission on a 2003 Protege5 to replace the clutch. The service manual says you have to put a special service tool into the transmission hole after taking out the CV axle to prevent the side gears from falling. Is this necessary? Is there an alternative basic tool or method to avoid the side gears from falling? Has anyone done the clutch job and removed both axles and had any problems when not using the special holding tool?