I have a 00 4 cyl 5spd car. Ill test mine against yours in a roll test using a stop watch. Well see how long it takes to get from mph-mph in any gear you choose.
This was a bish to do.
That damn 17mm bolt was hard to get off and idk if its ever been off before.
It's just in a spot that you can't get much leverage on. It was easier to use an open end 17mm wrench, get it on good n hit it a few times with a hammer. That's what helped me get it loose.