Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let everyone know I got the bolt out. It was easier than I
expected. I did manage to find an almost straight shot at the bolt to
hit it with a drift. There was a brake line junction that was in a
direct line with the bolt. Once I got the bolt started by hammering on
it I was able to pry it out.
Thanks every one for the advice!
Now I have new questions.
I am replacing the bushings\spacers in the leaf spring. According to
what I have read there are 8 of them. I have only found 6 in the
spring. I did not find any between the 2 longest springs which is where
it seems there should be some. Should mine have had them there?
Also, the Haynes manual indicates that the leaves should be lubricated
with graphite grease. The only graphite lubricant I can find is what
you use for locks. So I was planning on using Lithium grease. Does
that make sense? Also where would I grease it, it seems the main points
of contact are the bushings?
Thanks,
Roger Elliott
Roger Elliott wrote:
>
>
> I have the differential almost removed. But I have run into a
> problem. I can't get the long bolt that runs through the rear mounts
> out. I have the nut off, but I can't get the bolt to budge. I can't
> figure out a way to get any leverage on it. The end of the bolt is
> pointed so even if I could get to the end any punch I have would slide
> off when I hit it with a hammer. Of course there is no straight shot
> at it any way.
>
> Any suggestions on how to get that bolt out?
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Elliott
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