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(Message started by: Kenboy on Aug 29^th, 2011, 1:51pm)

Title: Removing wishbone
Post by Kenboy on Aug 29^th, 2011, 1:51pm

At present I am in the process of trying to remove wishbone I have taken off 18mm nut from the pinch bolt were the ball joint is and for the life of me cannot get the bolt out, at the other end of the bolt ts an allen head does this indicate that the bolt/pin is threaded all the way and needs unwinding or is it a pin with lots stubborn rusted up crud. a quick reply would be really helpful.

Cheers Kenboy

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by Matt on Aug 29^th, 2011, 4:03pm

Its just being stubbern mate, a good soak in wd40 should see it work free, you could also try and open the pinch a little by tapping a chisel or screwdriver in the slot

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by lleewar on Aug 29^th, 2011, 4:25pm

Ken, you could screw the nut back on a give a few good taps, worked for me :) Lee

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by Kenboy on Aug 29^th, 2011, 8:12pm

Thanks managed with lump hammer and brass drift, took about 40 mins of cursing and scraped knuckles car is now safely jacked up and on axle stands awaiting delivery of replacement I am just crossing my fingers that it turns up before retest is required about two days.

Cheers Kenboy

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by lleewar on Aug 29^th, 2011, 11:16pm

Fingers crossed that it will be with you tomorrow. It goes back easier than taking it off. lee

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Aug 30^th, 2011, 8:10am

Pinch bolt should be a Torx head, not an Allen/Hex head ???

Title: Re: Removing wishbone
Post by gozz on Aug 30^th, 2011, 9:45am

Kenboy.
Don't forget the wheels should be on the ground and rolling position assumed before tightening the front and back large nuts,if you do it whilst it is jacked up the bushes will be overstressed and suffer premature failure.If you don't have means of getting under the car,leave the nuts loose,move it back and forth a couple of times to let it settle,then put your arm under with a ring spanner and nip em up.
GOZZ.