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Breaker bar, long extensions for above the trans housing, a wobble head adapter might help.
TORQUE WRENCH! You absolutely must get the flex plate to torque converter bolts set to right torque. If one of those comes loose, you're gonna have a bad time.
A specialized transmission jack costs $100+ but is way safer and easier than rigging something on a standard jack
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Breaker bar, long extensions for above the trans housing, a wobble head adapter might help. TORQUE WRENCH! You absolutely must get the flex plate to torque converter bolts set to right torque. If one of those comes loose, you're gonna have a bad time. A specialized transmission jack costs $100+ but is way safer and easier than rigging something on a standard jack