Definitely, I've done that in the past when trying to separate an Alfa 156 knuckle - had over heated it trying to remove a stick bolt and the aluminium just crumbled.
This would be fine and dandy except that in order to get the strut out of the knuckle one must release the pinch bolt.
I've got a seized pinch bolt that has defied Breakfree, an impact wrench, and moderate heat (propane). Do not reuse hardware.
One common obstacle when servicing your.
One common obstacle when servicing your.
Definitely, I've done that in the past when trying to separate an Alfa 156 knuckle - had over heated it trying to remove a stick bolt and the aluminium just crumbled. Audi Pinch Bolt Removal Tool | Schwaben. This can warp/distort or otherwise damage the steering knuckle bore and or ears.
The pinch bolt holding the 2 upper arms of the front suspension are not moving at all.
to/h/czs/Has a frozen or stuck strut or other suspension bolt halted progress in your DIY job? This can be pretty comm. . Getting a MAPP gas cylinder next.
. This is more of a probing the community for an answer type post.
Jul 25, 2020 · There's a specialist tool for removing the pinch bolt, but unless you were doing it for a living, what choice do you have.
.
After many hits with a 3lb sledge, and using a Hub Puller without and with an electric rattle-gun it's still stuck in the bloody knuckle. .
Reply. .
The bearing needed replacement and I couldn't loosen the bearing hub bolts whilst this was on the car.
There are four total, and the three others are all fine and operational, its just the one bolt.
. For reference the tool is made by Klann KL. .
. • Do not use a hammer to apply blunt force to aid in removal or installation of a pinch bolt. clean the inside of the knuckle to remove rust with an emery cloth. . .
Seized pinch bolt on the front fork.
I've done this job before on my 1997 A4 (now I have a 2004). The bearing needed replacement and I couldn't loosen the bearing hub bolts whilst this was on the car.
Ensure to renew hardware • Do not use a heat source to aid in removal of a pinch bolt.
Aug 20, 2005 · Well there are a few options here,hammer and a punch.
I changed out my front tire recently and one of the pinch bolts that is on the axle bolt side is seized to the point I don't want to mess with it further for risk of snapping it off.
The proper size is 14mm.
Seized bolt in knuckle upright pinch section I was rewarded with this fine task as a result of being an idiot one of the (three) times I've had the suspension out of the car, over-torquing the upper pinch bolt and turning it into a banana.