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I suspect you're referring to the rear diff front cross member, Sometimes you have to cut them out
Posted by: mchaloux (7402) on 2016-08-23 19:57:01 In Reply to: Any tricks to removing the outer diff. crossmember bolts? posted by IslandRinger on 2016-08-23 19:29:01	Share \| Report

with a sawzall. Seeing as you were able to get one out you may not have to resort to that. Using a good six point socket and an impact gun is your best bet. The bolt could be seized to the bushing sleeve so that's why using an impact may release it. Wish you success.

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Any tricks to removing the outer diff. crossmember bolts? - IslandRinger 2016-08-23 19:29:01 (271 views)
- Which side? If it's the passenger side near the fuel tank you could try a air hammer, or if it is - rew 2016-08-24 09:03:01 (240 views)
  - It's the DS one. I don't have the luxury of air tools or a Sawzall for that matter. Will trying the - IslandRinger 2016-08-24 10:45:12 (233 views)
    - Tried the impact, no dice. Going to have to borrow a Sawzall. Not a ton of room to work the blade - IslandRinger 2016-08-24 17:21:37 (203 views)
      - Buy one. They are handy to have around. I picked up a used DeWalt for $35 on Craigslist. - ThetaTau87 2016-08-25 00:03:25 (204 views)
        
        Definitely. Ended up borrowing one for now. - IslandRinger 2016-08-25 10:51:35 (198 views)
      - Looks like it's seized pretty good.You could try a power  -  mchaloux  2016-08-24 17:53:14 (198 views)
        
        So... Tried turning it with a breaker bar. It now turns the bolt and the bushing. Hence, the bolt  -  IslandRinger  2016-08-24 19:31:09 (220 views)
        
        Thanks for the help fellas. Joys of working on your own car I guess. Hopefully it works out tomorrow   -  IslandRinger  2016-08-24 23:57:24 (195 views)
        
        :(...you'll get it. :)   -  mchaloux  2016-08-24 21:07:17 (193 views)
        
        I'd offer ours, but I'm on the East Coast...   -  hydrochloric  2016-08-24 21:05:04 (203 views)
- Item 21? or 6? - UrS4boy 2016-08-23 20:42:37 (321 views)
  - Item 21 - IslandRinger 2016-08-23 20:56:43 (228 views)
- I suspect you're referring to the rear diff front cross member, Sometimes you have to cut them out - mchaloux 2016-08-23 19:57:01 (272 views)
  - 2nd on the sawzall. I wouldn't waste much time trying to get it out if it doesn't come easily. - ThetaTau87 2016-08-23 22:40:23 (246 views)
  - I suspect you're right. Makes the most sense that the bolt is seized to the bushing inner sleeve. - IslandRinger 2016-08-23 21:02:05 (255 views)

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