How to reach DS motor mount nut?

[HaynStang]

Quick question, what is the best method for reaching the nut the bolts the driver's side motor mount to the K member? On my car it is almost completely blocked by some power steering hoses where they bolt into the steering rack (I would rather not have to remove these hoses as getting to the fittings is equally difficult). Any suggestions? I can't even get a socket on there, and a wrench is put at a very bad angle to get any kind of decent grip on the nut.

 

[86bluecobra]

won't the power steering hoses flex out of your way?

 

[ShortThrow50]

won't the power steering hoses flex out of your way?

+1. i never recall tere being any type of problem. a socket and an extension and she comes right out. you sure your goin after the right bolt dude. maybe you had one to many beers and your aim is off

 

[wildstang90]

If needed you can remove the power steering pump I think its only 2 bolts. Just move it outa the way.

 

[Darkwriter77]

I seem to recall having to use a really long extension on one of the motor mounts when I did mine, so I'd have room swing the rachet about. I was able to fit the socket on there just fine without the extension, but no room to crank it.

Is there no room for a box-end wrench to fit in there? Even if you have to do it 1/8th of a turn at a time and flip it over every turn...?

 

[HaynStang]

It's the hard line portion of the p/s lines that's in the way... and they're blocking access to the nut so that I can't get a socket on there...

I just realized I may have a unique problem since I have an '04 steering rack in my car... maybe the fox racks angle the lines out of the way. I'll try to snap a pic tomorrow so you guys can see what I mean. I may just have to pull the rack forward a couple inches to get to that nut.... argh.