i have everything i can see loose and it does not seem to want to break from tranny.... i have heard rumors of need to do something with the torque converter... is this true? and also not sure if i got the crank position sensor... any tips will help!

 

Yes you have to remove the torque converter bolts that attach to the flexplate/flywheel. 3-4 of them. You have to turn the crankshaft or flexplate in order to reach all bolts.

I will move this to the 1st generation Dakota sub-forum.