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Passenger's side pinch bolt, no problem. Driver's side will not come out. Head broke off on...
Posted by: TomaS8 (637) on 2017-02-14 14:20:53	Share \| Report

...bolt.
I've tried everything (including 8 pound sledge hammer)and it does not move at all.
I am ready to buy another spindle.
Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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Passenger's side pinch bolt, no problem. Driver's side will not come out. Head broke off on... - TomaS8 2017-02-14 14:20:53 (394 views)
- Heat. If you heat the aluminum casting and use a 3/8 impact, the bolt will - Richard-TX 2017-02-23 02:25:59 (340 views)
- Air hammer will take it out. - TozoM8 2017-02-15 14:04:11 (352 views)
  - Don't have one, compressor, etc. i don't think there's one for a million.... - TomaS8 2017-02-15 22:20:01 (372 views)
- Mine was the same way... - meinaudi 2017-02-14 23:17:32 (380 views)
  - Yup, I already ordered a used on from ebay. I'm wondering if I should do the lower arms too?!?! - TomaS8 2017-02-15 09:07:30 (341 views)
    - I don't think I would unless - meinaudi 2017-02-15 12:03:18 (411 views)
      - +1  -  MP4.2+6.0  2017-02-15 15:19:33 (358 views)
        
        I'm thinking that I might have to destroy the arms upon diassembly.  -  TomaS8  2017-02-15 22:18:09 (378 views)
        
        That's my experience... but  -  MP4.2+6.0  2017-02-15 22:23:59 (359 views)

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