take the bolts off the cross member exhaust hangers tourqe arm etc. first then lower the tranny so it sags a little that'll give you access to the tranny lines. Take the converter bolts out push the converter back towards the tranny. Raise the tranny level then take out the tranny bolts use a long flat tip to pry the tranny away from the dowels and lower the tranny. You'll also need to disconnect the tv cab;e from the tb and the linkage along with the driveshaft from the rear. A tranny output shaft plug will enable you to take the driveshaft out completely.