What's the trick to get that top driver's side bolt?

[dla]

2007 Ranger XL, 5spd manual, 2.3L. I'm changing the clutch and discovering that one of the bellhousing bolts is nigh-near impossible to access. There are 10 bolts, 9 of which are reasonable, the 10th is on the drivers side top of the housing. I'm wondering if there is some trick to accessing this bolt. Thanks.

 

[adsm08]

Two options are available.

1) Reach around from the top and get it with a wrench.

2) Drop the ass end of the trans and use some really long extensions.

 

[dla]

Lowering Tranny worked

Thank you for the advice. I removed the transmission cross member and lowered the transmission/engine as far as it would go. That gave me enough room to go over the top of the transmission with about 3 feet of extensions. I used a wobble-joint instead of a universal at the socket because it was easier to position. I did somewhat the same thing on the passenger side top bolt as well.

 

[AllanD]

I have a 36" extension that is really handy for that bolt

 

[dla]

I have a 36" extension that is really handy for that bolt

Well after a trip to Harbor Freight I now have more extensions than I'll ever need again. Plenty to loan out to neighbors.

 

[adsm08]

Hey, can I borrow and extension?