Help! Dipstick bolt

[oharris]

I am replacing the transmission on a '96 Explorer with a 5.0. The 4R70W dies pretty quickly when it's starved of fluid. Anyway, I cannot get the bolt for the dipstick. I was able to remove it with a long extension and a universal joint, but I can't for the life of me get it back in. Any tips?

 

[oharris]

I finally got this done this weekend. I ended up taking the upper intake off, then I could reach down and get the bolt installed. What a pain!