Anybody know what's involved in removing the transmission dust/inspection cover/plate/shield off a 94 46RH mated to 5.9L?

I assume it's as simple as a few bolts and it drops down/off.

Does the starter have to be removed to get it off?

Thanks!

 

Yes the starter has to come down, then a couple of other bolts and you're all set.

 

Great, hope its as straightforward as it sounds. I've read that these dust covers in some cases can be a bear to get out, that the tranny wedges it in quite tight, some tranny to engine bolts need to come out while others loosened.

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Just a heads up if anybody hears ticking coming from the bellhouse area, causes I've aggregated from my research could be..

• Cracked (possibly hairline) or warped flexplate
• Bad TC (broken sprag/vane/stator/lost counterweight/random slag)
• TC bolts not tightened to spec
• TC bolts too long (may've gotten bolts wrong/used diff bolts - see next issue)
• Incorrect TC to Flexplate spacing (spacing may vary with reman TCs)
• TC not seated properly/indexed properly (can damage pump as a result)
• Trans to Engine bolt not tightened to spec
• Hub on TC hitting crankshaft
• starter spacing (loose or shims/washers may be needed if aftermarket flywheel was used)
• various engine issues like spun rod bearing, bent rod, weak valve spring, worn rocker, sticking lifter
• Leaking exhaust – manifold gasket leak

I'm sure there are others as well.