Rear hub lateral bolt

[FRZ45]

Hi guys, having trouble removing the lateral bolt on my rear hub (2001 2.0 awd sport) any  tips or tricks? I am guessing this might be quite common, needing to remove it to replace rear wheel baring, will i need new bushes? or what do you think guys?

[Tlag]

You may not need new bushes but if you suspect you do, now is the time to do it whilst its all in bits. To get the bolt out is a pain. I would suggest loads of WD40 all over it and left to soak in overnight.

[4758nigel]

as tlag said soak it in WD40 i left mine for about an hour then just brute strength get a spanner on one end and socket on the other otherwise it'll just keep spinning

[FRZ45]

I have spammed with WD40, but mine will not  even spin haha, its welded solid! 

[stants]

Do you have a long breaker bar or drive bar to het on it. Maybe something like plus gas is the next option if wd40 and a longer bar won't work

[FRZ45]

I have used plus gas in the passed, great stuff but hard to get hold of! 

[bitman]

remember before you start banging with a sledge hammer, using extended breaker bar etc etc make sure to secure your vehicle as safety first!

 

and as Eric the car guy states; stay dirty

[FRZ45]

Would I not just break off the head of the bolt with a long bar?

[stants]

Depends on how heavy handed you are, if you just go jumping up and down then maybe. Of it's had a good soak in some wd40 or similar than applying gentle force on it should just ease it free. If all else fails have a drill handy

[FRZ45]

i think i may try find some stainless bolts to replace them with and use plenty of copper grease! haha