I have a 1994 22re Xcab hilux and working on upgrading my stock clutch. The problem is the upper housing 17mm bolts are hard to loosen and more particularly the one on the driver's side . I was excited to work the clutch but now im fukn bummed that I cant get it out. Your expertise and advice is needed.

TIA

 

My recipe for that is:

1) drop the trans x member to allow the engine to tilt back and allow more clearance.
2) 17mm socket 1/2" drive
3) 1/2" universal
4) about 2 feet of 1/2 extensions
5) 1/2" breaker bar
6) lots of cussing

 

i usually get the top bolts from the engine bay

 

Thanks IDK how much more cussing I can give but thanks for the info.

 

I did the passenger side from the bay but the other bolt is a PITA. Not much room

 

17mm ratchet box wrench worked for me make sure its the ultra ratio click type you have no room for wrenching there