1G Which wrench to get the top rear bolt out of the transfer case?

Spoolin4Ever · Oct 27, 2019

I got 4 of the 5 bolts out; I just don't seem to have the right wrench to get to the last bolt, the one that is on top and in the rear? I can find it, I just can't get any leverage.

Which tool(s) should I be using?

Dhan · Oct 27, 2019

You talking about the five 17mm bolts that hold the transfer case to the transmission? Should be able to use a 1/2" drive socket, maybe a 5" extension, and a socket wrench. Not sure where you're running into issues specifically, it's pretty straight forward- just put the socket on the bolt and start turning. Maybe a photo will help. Did you remove the downpipe and crossmember?

jakk220 · Oct 27, 2019

Yep. Definitely just a long extension and a 17mm.

Spoolin4Ever · Oct 27, 2019

Alright; for some reason I can only find a short stubby ratcheting wrench so that is probably my problem, it's too short to get leverage.

I will be surprised if I can break it with a socket, and a regular ratchet wrench since I had to use a breaker bar on the others.

But yeah I will hunt down a regular full length 1/4 ratchet wrench. Since the breaker bar and regular wrenches don't fit. And this short stubby ratchet wrench is not very good for leverage.

red_devil · Oct 28, 2019

Spoolin4Ever said:
Alright; for some reason I can only find a short stubby ratcheting wrench so that is probably my problem, it's too short to get leverage.

I will be surprised if I can break it with a socket, and a regular ratchet wrench since I had to use a breaker bar on the others.

But yeah I will hunt down a regular full length 1/4 ratchet wrench. Since the breaker bar and regular wrenches don't fit. And this short stubby ratchet wrench is not very good for leverage.

Any auto store or lowes/home depot will have different options for 1/2" drive ratchets and extensions. You'll need a 1/2" for a lot of things for more torque so you may as well get one now.

pauleyman · Oct 28, 2019

This is basic hand tool stuff. Nothing special required. Plain old socket, whatever length extension and whatever appropriate size ratchet or breaker bar. 1/4 inch wont do. 3/8 or preferably 1/2 inch

Spoolin4Ever · Oct 28, 2019

Yeah my bad someone jacked my 1/2 inch ratchet so I have to buy another one. I was using a stubby 1/2 inch rachet cause that' all I had.

pauleyman · Oct 28, 2019

Torque = force x distance. No escaping that.

Spoolin4Ever · Nov 3, 2019

Well for me at age 49 it was not easy to get torque while I was underneath the vehicle (I only have the front on jack stands currently). So, I used a PVC pipe as a breaker bar extension on my socket ratchet wrench. That made it super easy. The head is off my car and so is the intake manifold. Otherwise I'd have to work harder underneath the car I suppose! :O

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