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Took me quite a while working alone. I had air tools but didn't use them a ton. By the time you change the ends and mess around sometimes I'd just use a ratchet. Some place you just can't get into. These are pics of my 2nd R&R. I think about 7-8 hrs to remove. I take my time and have to deal with MI rusty bolts. Also whomever did this trans. last time tightened everything to 200 foot lbs. Not kidding either. I had to cut the stab-o-shock bracket off with my cut off wheel. Took me about an hour messing with that alone. I still couldn't get the 1/2 that's bolted to the trans off. Had to spend another 1/2 hr. cutting it into bits so I was able to get a new bracket on. I have recently bought a better gun too. The one that comes with the Craftsman pump SUCKS ARSE! Each job is different. This one didn't want to work with me.