05 Suburban transmission pan removal

[rhandwor]

Originally Posted by 93sub

Might have another issue, looks like I have a aux cooler since I quickly followed a tranny line to the front of the radiator and then it exits to a line that runs to the back of the radiator at the bottom. I think this might have a thermostat in it that might prevent me from doing the exchange the way I had in mind. Not sure.

I tried a tamper proof torx bit that fits a 1/4 in socket but I think I might have rounded the hole.

I think if I take a pick or dental tool to the spring clip that hold the tranny line secure I can remove them that way also?

I have removed the back bolt with channel locks moved the bracket with a screwdriver to gain axcess. J Cat is using 1/2 cut torx which will fit the bolt.
A normal T30 torx will not pull the bolt. It takes a T35,not in a normal set,a ribe or a TP30. Torx are tapered you can grind off appx. 1/2 of the tip.
I saved the bolts and installed normal bolts and tried different types after the bolt was removed.