mike smith1
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| posted on 19/8/07 at 11:55 AM |
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Removing Bolts from Drive Shafts
Can someone please tell me the best way to remove the torx bolts that hold the drive shafts to the diff flange,i have broken 3 normal torx sockets and
3 impact grade ones, i have got the majority out but i have 2 in onside and 1 in the other that just wont budge, i have had warmed them up with the
blowtorch etc and they just wont budge.
Cheers Mike
[Edited on 19/8/07 by mike smith1]
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 19/8/07 at 12:09 PM |
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Sounds like you've doen quite well so far. Looks like the last ones will have to be attacked with an angle grinder, cut the head of and they
should come out no problem, Replace them all with 12.9 grade capheads after, much easier.
Regards Chris
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 19/8/07 at 12:10 PM |
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Normally I've been able to get a good pair of mole grips on a head and just get enough leverage to start it turning. after that its use a torx
bit.
First step as always is to get ALL the dirt out of the torx recess, then fit torx and give it a couple of good hits with a hammer to break any seal on
the the threads. Get a good long extension and breaker bar, then with a reaction lever through two of the wheel bolts to stop the whole assembly
turning apply pressure and undo bolts. Never broken a torx bit since doing the above way.
Hope this helps.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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SALAD
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| posted on 19/8/07 at 12:26 PM |
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Also apply lots of penetrating fluid, 'miracle tool' is my prefered choice, but other products are available. Leave it a while to do
it's job then they should be easy.
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