No. It unbolts from the transmission just under the starter. The hardest part will be unhooking the line from the cylinder. Use a nail and a pair of pliers to push the roll pin out.
The clutch slave cylinder , for a hydraulic clutch , is inside the manual transmission bellhousing
there isn't one period
Yes, you need to get a top loader transmission and linkage
You will need to remove the transmission to replace the clutch slave.
no, it wouldn't be worth the effert. The auto requires an oil cooler different linkage, and a different engine computer than the manual uses.
75W90
on the passenger side of the transmission
What is specified in your owner's manual.
redline
Maybe, if you can find one with the same length, same bolt pattern, same shifter, same driveshaft splines.
Manual will work, auto will not.
if you have to ask. dont attempt it... transmission rebuilds are monsterously hard.