Trying to get at the lower bolt on the ac compressor , 3 out of 4 were not an issue this one was already stripped i tried an open end ratcheting wrench first but I only have 12 point in those and it slipped and made it worse almost certainly going to have to drill it out but there no access to do anything of the kind.

So back to title this I assume is the steering knuckly sadnwiched up next to the bolt preventing me from getting anything in there so tried searching but did not come up with any results of anyone moving that out of the way ?

 

Looks very corroded so that makes it harder... if you undo the bolts it should move up and down the shaft enough to remove it. It's been a while since I did it so can't remember if you have to loosen the steering shaft as well or not....🥴

 

I think I am going to remove the pulley and lines as I am not using ac again hopwfully it has enough room to just stay there for now
worst case I'll remove engine brackets and jack everything up it should give me room to drill out that bolt
so close I have that and some rusted snapped off exhaust studs to drill out then remove transmission bolts and should be good