FRZ45 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlag Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4758nigel Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ45 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 I have spammed with WD40, but mine will not even spin haha, its welded solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ45 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have used plus gas in the passed, great stuff but hard to get hold of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitman Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ45 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Would I not just break off the head of the bolt with a long bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRZ45 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 i think i may try find some stainless bolts to replace them with and use plenty of copper grease! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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