HELP! Can't get Trans. loose from Engine
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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To reach the bolts at the very top, slowly lower the rear of the transmission until it won't go any further. Be prepared to catch transmission oil from the rear. You will easily see those top bolts. You will need atleast an 18 inch socket extension to reach them.
4th Gear Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,925
From: DFW, TX
Another question, the manual says there are 5 bolts holding the bellhousing to engine. 3 on one side and 2 on the starter side. Now in the manual they show pictures of the bellhousing under the disassembly section that has two holes at the very top of the bellhousing. Are there to bolts I'm missing? I can't see how you would get to them if there are any at the very top, but that would surprise me with Ford.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 115
1996 To 2004 GT Mustang Engine Bolt Pattern
Your engine bolt pattern should look like this. The two green circles are your top bolts that you may have not taken out. The red circles are your dowel pins I was telling you about. Good luck. I hope this helps, Tommy.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: LA
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 267
From: missouri
If this is the same as the 1999 there are two bolts on top of the tranny that are hard to get to. To remove mine I put a block of wood on the front of engine and jacked it up slowly. I then took a socket , universal joint and alot of extentions. Takes some time to do it, but it will work.
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