lower damper fork bolt

[Saturdee]

This stupid bolt won't come out. I'm trying to get my driveaxle out on my passenger side to replace it, I took the screw off of the lower damper fork bolt, and I tried unscrewing the bolt but that didn't work cause the rubber thing started spinning, then I tried hammering it out, that didn't budge it. I don't know what to do, someone please give me a hand with this, thanks.

 

[nickk90]

Cut it out then go to the dealer and buy a new bolt. I think I paid $9 when I had the same problem. I used a sawzall with a fresh blade and some cutting oil on it. The bolts are pretty hard and take a while to get thru.

 

[jpv91120]

Not sure exactly what bolt you are referring to. If it is the one where the front sway bar connects to the dampener fork then there is a nut behind the bolt to back it up. 14mm wrench i think it is.

 

[nickk90]

I think he is talking about the bolt where the dampened fork bolts to the control arm

 

[99gst_racer]

If an impact gun won't bust it loose, then use a saws-all or cut-off wheel to cut the bolt out.

 

[Saturdee]

Well it's loose, I just don't want to twist the rubber in the damper fork. Maybe I could try a c clamp and try to force it through?

 

[nickk90]

You could give it a try. i took a air hammer to mine to try knocking it out aswell with no luck. If id have to do it again I would just cut it out from the start instead of fighting with it for a hour or so.

Its rusted in the sleeve in the bushing and when you broke the bolt losse it ripped the bushing apart. You are most likely going to need to replace the control arm as well

 

[Saturdee]

Its rusted in the sleeve in the bushing and when you broke the bolt losse it ripped the bushing apart. You are most likely going to need to replace the control arm as well

Of course I am. It seems every time I try to take something off down there I need to replace it cause a rubber boot either rips, or tears like it probably did.

 

[afoster98GSX]

Try heating it with a torch and a bolt out socket with a breaker bar.

 

[99gst_racer]

When you put it all back together, remember to lube the hell out of the new bolt with anti-sieze to prevent it from rusting and siezing in the bushing sleve again.