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Apr 28th, 2019, 14:38 | #1 |
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Stuck changing suspension strut
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I'm changing the suspension on my S40 & I've done to a standstill removing the flange bolt from the knuckle. It is stuck fast. I've been spraying it with WD40 daily since last weekend. I got my impact wrench on it with a 15mm socket & managed to round the head. I'm looking for advice on how to get the bolt out. Cheers Paddy. |
Apr 28th, 2019, 15:53 | #2 | |
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Apr 28th, 2019, 17:23 | #3 |
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Apr 28th, 2019, 18:50 | #4 |
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Cheers T5R.
I'll let you know how I get on. |
Apr 29th, 2019, 15:14 | #5 | |
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If so It will help if you hit the top of the hub in a downwards motion (use an old microfibre towel bunched up on the top to prevent the hammer damaging the metal).
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Apr 29th, 2019, 15:16 | #6 |
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As for a 'special tool' a screwdriver or chisel will do the trick to manipulate it apart. Once its out give it a smear of copper grease when refitting.
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Apr 29th, 2019, 23:34 | #7 |
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No Montana, the bolt is still there & quite dedicated to remaining that way. I'm going to get medieval on it with a hand sledge & blowtorch a la T5R's video.
Cheers for the heads up about the special tool - I'd been searching thru VIDA for it & it wasn't obvious what it was. Hopefully I can get it all finished this coming BH weekend - gives me time to get myself new droplink lock nuts & flange bolts. Cheers |
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If theres space get an angle grinder or dremel in there and cut the head off - and hit the bolt shaft out.
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