How do you remove the engine from a 98 dodge ram 5.9L torque converter The flywheel is in transmission housing by about 2 inches and I cannot get at bolts torcque converter?

To remove the engine from a 1998 Dodge Ram 5.9L with the torque converter in the transmission housing by about 2 inches, so you can't get to the bolts, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the battery.

2. Drain the coolant and oil from the engine.

3. Remove the air cleaner assembly and throttle body.

4. Disconnect the fuel lines, vacuum lines, and electrical connectors from the engine.

5. Remove the starter and alternator.

6. Remove the exhaust manifolds and catalytic converters.

7. Remove the transmission mount and crossmember.

8. Disconnect the transmission lines and electrical connector.

9. Support the transmission with a floor jack.

10. Remove the engine mount bolts.

11. Remove the engine using an engine hoist.

To access the torque converter bolts:

1. Use a pry bar to pry the flexplate away from the torque converter. Be careful not to damage the flexplate.

2. Once the flexplate is pried away, use a wrench to remove the torque converter bolts.

You can now remove the engine from the truck.