Stuck rear wheel bearing bolts
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Stuck rear wheel bearing bolts
2002 3.0: As I try to get the outer cv-joint replaced (the usual abs-ring issue) it seems that I'm stuck with the rusted four torx-bolts holding the wheel bearing in place.
I managed to get one out with T50(if I remember right) but the rest three I dare not to try anymore as I'm afraid that the torx head will slip and destroy what's still intact to screw them out.
Any ideas how to get these out? Heat? Better/special torx-heads? If the screw head is damaged is there special ways to drill the old screw out?
Any help appreciated!
I managed to get one out with T50(if I remember right) but the rest three I dare not to try anymore as I'm afraid that the torx head will slip and destroy what's still intact to screw them out.
Any ideas how to get these out? Heat? Better/special torx-heads? If the screw head is damaged is there special ways to drill the old screw out?
Any help appreciated!
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You DO NOT need to remove the rear bearing hub assembly! Use this procedure--worked great for me! Just make sure you get the new outer CV joint all the way on the shaft!
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1982
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1982
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If they're seized and you decide you absolutely need to get them out, go to your local auto parts store and pick up a $5 can of PB Blaster Penetrating liquid. Stupid name, but it works wonders at loosening rusted/frozen parts. Let it penetrate overnight for particularly stubborn problems.
http://blasterchemical.com/display.cfm?p=50003&pid=4
http://blasterchemical.com/display.cfm?p=50003&pid=4
Last edited by MattSteele; 05-13-2009 at 11:30 PM.
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PB Blaster is good stuff and will normally loosen up most things. But, if you reach a point that you have either stripped out the head of the bolt or no matter what you do, it is not going to break free, then you will end up having to cut the head of the bolt off on all of the stuck fasteners and the slide the piece out. From there, you can probably put the remaining part of the fastener into a vice and get it loose at that point. Worst case, you will end up having to get a new bearing and then replacing all 4 fasteners. When re-assembling, make sure to use some type of anti-seize compound (I use Molykote P-37 paste). THis will help ensure that should you have to remove the fasteners in the future, you will be able to.
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