I am in the process ofreplacingthe clutch in my 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 2.3L. I need to know how many boltssecure the transmission to the engine. I can easily get to six (6) bolts, and I can feel one morebolt on the top of the bell housing on the passenger side. However, I am really havingtrouble getting this bolt loose. This seventh boltseems tobe holdingawiring bracket, but I need to know if this bolt needs to come loose toget the tranny out? Thanks.

 

this bolt is your ground strap and maybe so if its on the back side of the bell housing. james