Stuck Steering Shaft Bolts

s8ndst0rm

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• Apr 26, 2025

• #1

Struggling to remove either of the top bolts on my steering shaft. I’ve tried force, fire, WD40. Any wise words from anyone on what to try next?

 

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meego

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• Apr 26, 2025

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s8ndst0rm said:

Struggling to remove either of the top bolts on my steering shaft. I’ve tried force, fire, WD40. Any wise words from anyone on what to try next?

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Is it the top ones in your photos your talking about ? Did you wire brush them then spray with penetrating oil or something ??

 

s8ndst0rm

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• Apr 26, 2025

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meego said:

Is it the top ones in your photos your talking about ? Did you wire brush them then spray with penetrating oil or something ??

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I haven’t wire brushed them as I can’t find it. Will grab one in the morning if I have no other luck.

 

tottot

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• Apr 26, 2025

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And you need to free both ends of both joints to swap either or both.

 

s8ndst0rm

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• Apr 26, 2025

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tottot said:

And you need to free both ends of both joints to swap either or both.

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Bottoms ones came out nicely. Just the top to do.

 

meego

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• Apr 26, 2025

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If it comes to it, split the nut with a good quality sharp chisel.

 

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Anaconda

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• Apr 26, 2025

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I reckon you could tighten it up until it snaps if you really can't undo it.

 

s8ndst0rm

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• Apr 27, 2025

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Ended up using a combination of the angle grinder, cutting disk, lump hammer and crowbar to get the bloody thing out.

 

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