I am trying to get the drain bolt off the transfer case on my 2003 Rav4. I have very little due to the pipe running right next to the bolt. What tool/technique can I use?
What tool/technique for small clearance spot?
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Open-ended wrench. Or stick a shallow socket in it with a square to hex adapter. That'll let you sneak a wrench, preferably ratcheting, onto the adapter so it can be removed.
Or unclip some exhaust hangers and move the pipe.
Or unclip some exhaust hangers and move the pipe.
dogbone ratchet
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http://www.lowes.com/pd_194811-25428-86898_0__
Of course you need a 15/16 open end wrench to drive *this*, which would also fit the original bolt.
Of course you need a 15/16 open end wrench to drive *this*, which would also fit the original bolt.
So I bought a regular 24 mm wrench, and it was a no go. The bolt is recessed with tight clearance, so I cannot get much of the wrench onto the bolt without cam out. For that reason, I am also concerned that a crow's foot wrench will not work.
The pass through socket suggested by eljefino looks like it might work. Can I put the 24 mm wrench onto the other side of that socket?
The pass through socket suggested by eljefino looks like it might work. Can I put the 24 mm wrench onto the other side of that socket?
This seems to imply that a 1/2 in drive pass through socket needs a 30 mm wrench:
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-891226-Ratchet-Locking-Flex-Head/dp/B000NIAKJK
Also considering going with this:
http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14933-Profile-Polished-Ratchet/dp/B00KLY1C5M
I think that should clear it
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-891226-Ratchet-Locking-Flex-Head/dp/B000NIAKJK
Also considering going with this:
http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-14933-Profile-Polished-Ratchet/dp/B00KLY1C5M
I think that should clear it
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I can't tell looking at the pic, I'm not exactly sure what you need, but it sounds like a 60 degree offset wrench?
http://www.amazon.com/Metric-Double-Ende...m+offset+wrench
http://www.amazon.com/Metric-Double-Ende...m+offset+wrench
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