How to take the transmission out?

I have tryed both ways, I could get the socket by one of the bolts but theres no room and the angle the bolt sits at wont let the socket get on there so I can turn it? Im relly lost with this and maby tomarow I will jack up the trans as high as it will go and try from up top agan thanks for you input

Sup.
I doing the same thing U are, I need to change the flywheel. I have exhaust, crossmember off and the trans. Unbolted from the rear end. But I am having the same problem getting to the bellhousing bolts, did you get them out? Thanks for the help

I just went through this in my 1995 z71 4x4. First put a jack under the trans. Unbolt the trans mount from crossmember. Then lift the trans and remove the crossmember.

Now I know this will sound stupid but. Next remove the distributor cap. Trust me, you'll break it otherwise. Now. Slowly lower that jack under the trans and make sure someone's watching under the hood so you don't destory your distributor. You lower it enough and you will have access to those top bolts. Granted, you'll need a universal socket and a LOT of extensions. That's the only way essentially. Good luck!