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

[Spoolin4Ever]

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]

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]

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

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Torque = force x distance. No escaping that.

 

[Spoolin4Ever]

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