Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) transmission removal help needed....

[ViperJay]

My Dodge service manual is on the way... . but wanted to get started removing my Auto transmission today (New G&B transmission and TC are waiting patiently in its crate).



What is the trick to getting to the Torque converter bolts ('95 Ram Cummins, 47RH, 2WD)? Every transmission I've ever done had a steel plate mounted on the front of the bell housing that when removed, allowed access to the bolts... . obviously not on a Cummins Diesel though... went and got a cheap Hayne's manual, no mention at all that removing a diesel transmission is any different... guess they never looked!



Any help (pictures ) would be appreciated.

 

[Joe G.]

There is a plate in the front of the bell housing that is fastened with two screws. It provides access to the torque converter bolts.

 

[MAleksandrowicz]

when i did mine i took the starter out and was able to get to the bolts easily this way.

 

[Rattler]

The cover plate they are talking about is up on the passenger side facing the front of the truck. There are two bolts holding the eye shaped cover. You should have a small plate on the bottom just large enough to see the bolts(on a 518). Line them up at the bottom and take them out from the front upper side. Hpoe this helps,Randy