Hello, I am right in the middle of swapping my 09A automatic for an 02J 5 speed manual. I have run into a bit of a hurdle while trying to get the auto out of the car. It seems that I don't have enough room to remove the transmission to engine bolts, as my triple square socket seems to be taking up most of the space. I feel like a total goof since I am assuming this should be easy since all any of the instructions say is "remove engine to trans bolts" and that's it. I have included some photos so that hopefully I can get some insight as to what other tool I need or how I should go about getting these things out.
Also, while removing my dogbone mount, I noticed that one of the bolt heads in the subframe was broken off leaving only a rusted stud. Well that took me an hour to get off, and now I just have the stud taunting me. What would be the best course of action to remove it? I would prefer not to helicoil if I can help it.
Also, while removing my dogbone mount, I noticed that one of the bolt heads in the subframe was broken off leaving only a rusted stud. Well that took me an hour to get off, and now I just have the stud taunting me. What would be the best course of action to remove it? I would prefer not to helicoil if I can help it.