Tearing out trans-hit a roadblock

DeNoZZo · Nov 28, 2008

So I'm tearing out my transmission to replace a throw-out bearing. I've gotten to the drivers side axle removal and I've gotten myself into a snag, while attempting to remove the lower control arm and one of the bolts on the frame snapped. Is there anything I can do to fix/remove it.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

bpe121212 · Nov 28, 2008

Saturate the broken bolt as best as you can with PB Blaster or equivalent (let it soak overnight for best results). Drill out the bolt with carbide bit and remove with an easy out . After the bolt is removed, re-tap the threaded section in the frame to remove any remaining rust and damaged threads.

I would also recommend getting a new OEM bolt if you can. When it comes to suspension bolts, OEM is the safest way to go.

Good luck!

PE

DeNoZZo · Nov 28, 2008

ok, but where can I buy a oem lower control arm bolt.

While I got you in here, I might as well ask. How and the hell do I unfasten the rear transmission mount, I have everything else done but that.

motomattxxx · Nov 28, 2008

DeNoZZo said:
ok, but where can I buy a oem lower control arm bolt.

While I got you in here, I might as well ask. How and the hell do I unfasten the rear transmission mount, I have everything else done but that.

From any dealer of Mitsubishi parts. The transmission mount is best done from underneath or pull the battery and battery tray out and reach down to it.

bpe121212 · Nov 29, 2008

You can get the OEM bolt form a mitsu dealer. I have found that it really pays to get to know the mitsu parts manager and see if they will let you go back and show them the exact part that you are looking for. This really does help reduce the likelihood of them ordering the WRONG part!!!!

In regards to the rear trany mount, I found that it is easiest to get to from up top after you remove the battery and tray. You might also need to remove the stock fuel filter, throttle body and TB pipe if you still have all of that pesky emissions stuff loading up the fire wall. That rear mount is a pain in the .... to access!

While I am sure there are other ways to get to it, this worked for me when I was replacing all of my mounts with Polyurethane mounts.

Happy wrenching :thumb:

PE

DeNoZZo · Nov 29, 2008

bpe121212 said:
You can get the OEM bolt form a mitsu dealer. I have found that it really pays to get to know the mitsu parts manager and see if they will let you go back and show them the exact part that you are looking for. This really does help reduce the likelihood of them ordering the WRONG part!!!!

In regards to the rear trany mount, I found that it is easiest to get to from up top after you remove the battery and tray. You might also need to remove the stock fuel filter, throttle body and TB pipe if you still have all of that pesky emissions stuff loading up the fire wall. That rear mount is a pain in the .... to access!

While I am sure there are other ways to get to it, this worked for me when I was replacing all of my mounts with Polyurethane mounts.

Happy wrenching

PE

ok, I know this is a really really stupid question, but do you think it's safe to drive the car maybe just to the shop with one bolt holding it in. It didn't break at the frame, just the head of the bolt. So there would still be like a stud there holding it from movement.

And I now finally have 2 of the 3 bolts on the back transaxle mount off. The upper one underneath the intake is on there damn tight, and there isn't much room. :beatentodeath:

bpe121212 · Nov 30, 2008

I really don't think driving the car with the head of the bolt snapped would be safe on something as critical as the control arm of your suspension! I would remove and replace to be safe.

Good luck :thumb:

Pres

DeNoZZo · Nov 30, 2008

It might have to hold for a short easy drive to the dealer.

The bolt is still sticking out about an inch, so it is acting as a stud. And the other one is there to hold it up, but i see what you mean. This kinda thing happen often?

bpe121212 · Nov 30, 2008

Yes, many of the suspension bolts get frozen due to a kind of electrolysis from rust and like metal galling.

Good luck getting to the shop!

PE

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