I ended up accessing it from underneath. My exhaust manifold heat shield made it very difficult to access from above. I was able to go in front of the CV axle and get my ratcheting wrench on it (not even a flex). I could also fit my hand in there and have enough space to move it back and forth.If you look up @OTRAMM on YouTube, he has a very comprehensive video walkthrough. Might help you get sorted faster