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aode almost out!!! But...

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skylovia

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How do i get to the top bolts holding the tranny to the engine???? And how on earth could i ever fit a torqe wrench in there? HELP!!!
 

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If you already have the crossmember off, just go ahead and lower the rear of the transmission down some (assuming you're supporting the engine with a jack), and you should be able to get to the top bolts with some extensions. I've never torqued them to spec because they're so difficult to reach, and in the last 9 years that I've had Mustangs, I've never had an issue on my own, or anyone else's resulting from improper torque specs.
 

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its simple with the engine out of the car
 
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StangGT1995 said:
If you already have the crossmember off, just go ahead and lower the rear of the transmission down some (assuming you're supporting the engine with a jack), and you should be able to get to the top bolts with some extensions. I've never torqued them to spec because they're so difficult to reach, and in the last 9 years that I've had Mustangs, I've never had an issue on my own, or anyone else's resulting from improper torque specs.
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ditto.....
 

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Taking an AODE out is not fun. Those top bolts are quite annoying.
 

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can you just use a really long extension on the ratchet?? and also what jack points do you suggest to use once the crossmember is off?
 

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This is extremely good information for me.
 

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i forget if its possible to get at them from the top with an open end. i would give that a shot
 

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can you just use a really long extension on the ratchet??
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Yes. I believe I used two long extensions.

and also what jack points do you suggest to use once the crossmember is off?
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I rented a transmission jack from the local Advance Auto. I'm very glad I did this and recommend it to anyone else pulling the heavy, awkward AODE.
 

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Two 12 inch extensions and a universal swivel with tape wrapped around it so it does'nt flop all over the place. You will be amazed at how easy it is...
 
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