07 engine removal confusion...


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2007 4x4 king cab 4.0 removal for timing cassette replacement.
I cant determine how many bell housing bolts there are on this engine. Evidently there are 3 on the starter (I was able to get only one), I also was able to get the 2 bottom bolts as well as 2 of the side bolts. I am at a complete standstill and have NO IDEA how to proceed. I figured this would be a "no brainer" as I have removed engines in the past with no real issues. Both exhaust manifolds are now off too.
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Thanks SenorNoob!
I now know exactly where the other 4 bolts are that have been hiding!
I am trying to get this out without removing the transmission too and I hope that with the exhaust manifolds and intake manifold out of the way I can reach them from the engine compartment. Its been 20 years since I've removed an engine from a vehicle and i KNOW it wasnt like this :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: I would love to NOT remove the heads in the truck cuz that looks like a bugger with with timing chains.
If I cant get to those bolts I am going to admit defeat.
 

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