One of these would probably work too.
Dodge Durango 8HP45 transmission filter change - pictures
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I get it!!! Thank you! I would have about killed for those yesterday!
Nope, not enough room and I have of those in Torx.
My mistake, it's a T40 not a T25. OP is corrected.I own a set of these:
7 PIECE TORX® UNIVERSAL IMPACT DRIVER SET SAUPXT7 | Matco Tools
www.matcotools.com
You can buy an individual:
The 8HP75 on my truck uses a T40, surprised that yours is a T25.
I'm envious of your accessibility. 
JHZR2
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That’s just a 1/4“ hex torx bit in a 1/4” female universal socket. And held in somehow….
1/4 Sq. Dr. Universal TORX® T25 Bit Socket - Length 42mm
TORX® is recognized as one of the three most efficient fastening systems because of their ability to transfer greater torque, reduce load and virtually eliminate tool slippage. Input Drive Size: 1/4" Drive Shape: Square Length: 42mm Type: Universal TORX® Bit Socket Output Size: T25kokenusa.com
Excellent quality tools.
Yes and no. It’s more compact. Swaged together. A purpose built, compact tool. No worries of having the bit fall out while trying to work and shorter than a bit in a socket.
And available in T40.
Their universal sockets are compact, very useful for tight quarters work.
Yes, that’s exactly what I needed!
That’s a nice tool, and I like that it plugs right into an impact.
However, it’s six inches long with limited articulation. It also has a large head.
There are places on my Mercedes where that will not fit, due to the limited articulation, and large head.
But the 1/4” drive universal socket will fit, because of the very small head and good articulation of the universal. Can’t use a driver in a space that small anyway.
It’s up to Wayne to choose what works for him. And simply getting around the one frame rail might make your suggestion a better choice for him.
I think each tool can potentially serve a different purpose. I don't think one option is necessarily "better" than the other. However...
The "joint" style universals may have a greater range of motion (compared to the ball style), but they are not very usable at extreme angles anyway. For this reason, I personally find the ball style universals to be more practical.
Most likely from machining, They look Aluminum? 8HP's have a ton of Aluminum parts in them plus the Case itself.....So a few stray machining chips is to be expected. No concern!
160k is good service for that trans! Yes the ones @The Critic shows I showed to me and I got the 40 for the 8 speeds.
Just another tool on the arsenel
Just another tool on the arsenel