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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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difficult bolts

Does anyone have a trick for removing the bolt on the back of the head holding the tranny dipstick tube? Also what is the best method to remove the 2 top bolts out of the tranny from the top or bottom of the truck?my truck is a 95 f350 7.3 powerstroke with E4OD
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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I don't know if you have one, but I used a 3 foot extension and sat back near the rear drive shaft, and if you have a swivvel 9/16 socket its very easy to get them out! Just use a light to see there location and its a direct shot.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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The bolt that's kicking my butt is the 13 mm bolt holding the tranny fill tube in place.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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To remove the oil dipstick bolt I used a 3/8 ratchet with a flex joint,and had to do it all by feel as there is little to no room to work with,took a few times but you will get it out slowly that way.I removed it from underneath the truck.
 
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