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Need help with strut bolt?
I have a 2011 GMC Acadia. I'm replacing the front struts I have all the bolts off but the 2 main bolts that goes to the control arm. I have the nuts off but can't get the bolts off. Any help please? I tried hitting bolts with hammer still nothing? I don't have a compact gun or anything
9 Answers
- Anonymous4 years ago
U mean impact gun ? Tween that and a torch U might get it ....
- Mr.357Lv 74 years ago
Whack them with a hammer. Leave the nuts on (but loose) if you don't want to destroy the threads.
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- thebax2006Lv 74 years ago
The bolts are splined and you need to use a 5 lb. hammer to pound them out once the nuts are off.
Source(s): Mitsubishi Master Tech - 4 years ago
no easy way pal just spray quite a bit penetrating oil try to turn the bolts with a wrench if u are able to, without the nuts they should just turn loose in there and then hammer them out once they loosen
- L.N.Lv 74 years ago
When you hit them hard enough they will come out. If there is corrosion you will want to soak them with penetrating oil first. The neck of the bolts are ribbed to bite into the knuckle. They won't turn.
- Anonymous4 years ago
Soak with WD40 overnight. Use heat from a blowlamp too if necessary.
- ?Lv 74 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsIZRSjj45c
At the 4:30 mark shows how to remove them. Soak the bolts (both sides) with PB Blaster or Kroil and wait a few hours, try again and repeat the application of PB or Kroil, might take overnight to penetrate completely.
