Transmission cooler lower banjo bolt

[Balzary]

Hi Folks,

Any tips on getting at this bolt? I've got a slow leak there, tightened up the top one without any issue, but the bottom one is a pain to get at. Any tips?

Andrew

[Brad Lauzze]

I think I usually reach down from the top with a 19MM ratcheting wrench. If that doesn't work for you, from underneath you can usually get it with a 3/8 drive ratchet extension and a 19MM swivel/universal socket. Are you just trying to crank it down tighter or are you going to replace the washers?

[Balzary]

Cool, just trying to tighten it as the top one was leaking and it stopped after I tightened it. Still small drops appearing so I'm assuming the bottom one is a little loose, just a PITA to get to. I did attempt it from underneath, just couldn't find a way to get my hand in there. Maybe I wasn't looking hard enough

[Brad Lauzze]

Yeah, they're kinda of a pain in the ass to get to on the 9-5. They really didn't leave much space to work with.

[Burnsside42]

I use an extra long wrench. Just need to usually snug them up a little and clean it up. 9 times out of 10 this is all you need to do. As mentioned the 3/8 extention with universal socket does work from below.