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Old Nov 2, 2024 | 01:08 PM
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Hello again MJ here.
Vehicle in question is 2014 Camry LE, I4,6 spd auto . Now on to my question/s I've had in the past the trans did shuddering at 30-50 mph starting at 111,000 on the odometer (never changed the fluid at that point ) we bought it at 2 yrs old thinking around the 11,000 miles, now it's at 126,000 on it been through many fluid and filter changes so far so good.

I know where's my question /s. Here we go - all those fluid and filter changes it was most difficult to get one trans pan bolt out being the motors lower "Cradle" is in the way making it quite difficult to get that bolt out, now with all that said is there a simpler way to get it out other then a # 10mm box end wrench as a socket doesn't have room enough for it?
Here's 3 picture's showing that bolt which is just lower left of the drain plug.
Here are two wrench I've tried with no success.






 

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Old Nov 3, 2024 | 01:01 AM
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Would something like this fit in there?
1/4 Sq. Dr. Z-series Universal NUT GRIP® Socket 10mm – Ko-ken USA
 
Old Nov 3, 2024 | 07:24 AM
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[QUOTE=Patonium;111392]Would something like this fit in there?
1/4 Sq. Dr. Z-series Universal NUT GRIP® Socket 10mm – Ko-ken USA
No - there's just enough room for a box end wrench and the bolt is 1/2" tall when extracted so that's all the room that's there. That/a swivel socket doesn't have the right angle that bolt is further in from that part of the engine Cradle leaving a severe angle for a swivel socket even a 1/4" smaller size one.
Ether the tool is something very special or the motor has to be raised up maybe an 1" or so.
Thinking on my next filter change I'll grind back/off that lip so a ratchet box end wrench can be used - should have thought of this 3 filter changes ago. But still thinking the Dealers Mechanic has some kind of special tool that they keep it Secret.
 

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Old Nov 6, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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This is what was said to use over on another Toyota Forumn. Similar to what was suggested above this Tekton tool is shorter overall. I got one coming from Amazon so I'll see how it works out for me. And it's built differently shorter obviously and at the center area it's "u- joint is also shorter then the one suggested above.




 

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Old Nov 11, 2024 | 12:04 AM
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Any luck? Fingers crossed for you!
 
Old Nov 11, 2024 | 08:49 AM
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Any luck? Fingers crossed for you!
Actually the TEKTON wobble scoket got here yesterday so jacked up the Camry supported it and gave it a go but it only fit when "without" loosening any motor mounts and just lifting it up at the transaxle just lifting maybe an 1/8" or so it fit so I unloosened it and tighten it back up.
Thinking on loosening up the nut off that motor mount thats right next to the area not all the way and see if it raises easier. Going to have to wait as Temps are falling to the mid 30's..
 

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Old Nov 19, 2024 | 09:49 AM
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Problem solved - "somewhat" still thinking there's a - "Special tool" - out there that a Dealers tech uses for that is Specifically Designed for that very small and tight area space. Our areas Toyota's two Dealers service department will not give me any information or let me talk to there tech . They say it's a - - - get this - - - "a trade secret" .
 
Old Nov 19, 2024 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks for posting back and it sounds like you got it squared away.
"Trade Secret", hahaha, yeah, ok!
 
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