2001 Dodge Dakota engine removal

2001 DODGE DAKOTA
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHTERESA2005
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What is the best way to get to the top bolts of bell housing/ trans. to engine. Can't even see them? Thanks Rich
Nov 1, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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JAMES W.
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If you can't get at them with a long extension and a flex socket from below or a box end wrench from above, you will have to pull the trans. cross member and lower the transmission down.
Nov 1, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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