M5400 - Hydraulic Line Replacement

[ETX_Country]

There are three hydraulic lines that run essentially from under the drivers seat to the main distribution blocks up above/behind the gas pedal. 2 of these lines are on the outside side of the transmission/PTO but the third is on the inside side of some stuff just below the seat which I assume this box is for the Position/Draft levers for the 3 point hitch.

I can get my hand on the inside hose connector but it is a tight space which you can't see nor get a box/adjustment wrench in the small space.

Any suggestions on the best way to get a wrench in there without removing the seat and the seat deck?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

On some models, you have to pull the rear wheel to get to those connections.
I don't know on yours if that is the case or not.

 

[ETX_Country]

On some models, you have to pull the rear wheel to get to those connections.
I don't know on yours if that is the case or not.

Definitely removing the tire will assist with the side access but the 3rd hose that I'm needing to replace is on the other side of the 3 point hit position level control box which means I still can't visually see the threaded nipple for the hose. There is only about 4" to 6" of clearance around the connector.

I'm not sure if a 3/8" socket crowfoot would work or not but I may have to give that a try.