Son in law removing transmission and says he can't get bell housing past firewall. Says there isn't a inspection plate on bell housing. Is a 4x4. He says that trans comes out first and then torque. I say that there is an inspection plate to remove torque from flywheel first. I haven't seen it. Who is right?
Don't be surprised if the engine and tranny must be removed as a unit from the front. Like Xebadah said, don't do these things without a shop manual.
If it's indeed a closed bell-housing, then the torque converter does indeed stay on the flex-plate when the engine and tranny are separated.. Good Luck..