It is easy, just work from the bottom. Takes a short extension and a 27mm socket, plus you might have to use a breaker bar rather than a ratchet. The combo will just fit in there.
I have a slim 1/2 ratchet that work great. Remember, the crank bolt is seated deep in the crank pulley you have to seat the socket by feel. The socket and extension go on first, then fit the ratchet or breaker bar last.

If you lay on your back with your head by the right tire you can use your right hand to push the bar up, turning the engine clockwise (in this position you shouldn't be able to get enough umph to push it CCW). Then using your left hand feel carefully for the drain plug on the TC as it rolls over, be careful not to get your fingers caught.

I'm assuming this is the 560, you'll need 8 quarts.

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