11 bolts on the bell housing, three bolts on the tourque converter
There is a round access hole that allows you to see and get to the torque converter bolts. This is a partner required exercise, someone needs to turn the flywheel while you watch for the bolts to show up in that access hole. Turn clockwise when looking at the front of the truck. No, the exhaust doesn't have to come out. Loosen the engine mount nuts and that will allow the whole assembly to tilt back and down giving access to the top bolts on the trans.
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