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09-23-2014, 08:48 PM
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12 bolt issues. Need advice
I was in the process of cchanging out my rear axles and disc brakes but didn't get too far. I was taking the bolt out of the rear end that hold in the spider gear shaft and the bolt was broken. I still have a little threads in there and cannot drop out the shaft. Has anyone drilled this out in place and tapped it for 3/8? I really don't want to take the whole housing out plus I have to get the axles first. It's a stock rear end. Any advice will help. Thanks in advance.
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09-23-2014, 09:18 PM
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Re: 12 bolt issues. Need advice
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I had the same problem and worked on it for days. I ordered one of these kits and had it out in about 15 minutes....  Amazon.com: Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt...LockDoc
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09-23-2014, 09:24 PM
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Re: 12 bolt issues. Need advice
Whatever you do don't drill out for a larger size. Do what LockDoc says, but first spray WD-40 in there and blow it in with compressed air, then repeat that several times so the threads are lubed. Usually they will then come out with an 0-ring pick, but no matter how tempting do not beat on it or use a punch; that can cause agonizing results.
Last edited by mechanicalman; 09-23-2014 at 09:26 PM. Reason: spelling |
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09-23-2014, 09:44 PM
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Re: 12 bolt issues. Need advice
I will be ordering that and giving it a try. Thanks for the info.
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