Not knowing I *didn't* have to drain the tranny, I did anyway...and what came out was red! The guy at Autozone said according to his Specs page, it may have ATF in it.
FINALLY got done and went for a test drive...things went easier today, but it still took FIVE MORE HOURS!!!
Runs good. I was going to ask about a funny WUB~WUB type noise when decelerating, but later saw somewhere that a worn CV joint will cause this, and sure enough...
Actually, wasn't too bad. I suppose for a first time, it did take a while, but if I have to do it again, I'll kinow what I'm doing!
(by taking it to a mechanic!!!!!)