Might be a clue in the thread title, but i will state what im on about. removing IRd unit to rebuild. I have removed everything ie brackets,drive shaft etc etc, but i cant seem to get to the 2 bolts on the top of the casing to undo them. Must be a way. any advice please.
Cheers, mark
Cheers, mark
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I did this for the 1st time just a few days ago.
Nightmare doesn't even begin to describe it
No need to remove the exhaust, but having the car as high as poss (ramps at the back, axle stands at the front) is a big help.
You need to manouvre under to the rear of the subframe and "find" the two bolts with your fingers.
I used a 15mm single hex socket on a wobbly half inch drive 6 inch long extension with a universal joint to get round the bend and onto another short extension then the ratchet.
However, you may find an easier route.
Feel where the bolts are and feel your way (single handed) how to attach the socket to the bolt over & over till you get it right.
Nightmare doesn't even begin to describe it
No need to remove the exhaust, but having the car as high as poss (ramps at the back, axle stands at the front) is a big help.
You need to manouvre under to the rear of the subframe and "find" the two bolts with your fingers.
I used a 15mm single hex socket on a wobbly half inch drive 6 inch long extension with a universal joint to get round the bend and onto another short extension then the ratchet.
However, you may find an easier route.
Feel where the bolts are and feel your way (single handed) how to attach the socket to the bolt over & over till you get it right.
I ended up removing the exhaust front pipe and the front sub frame. Made the job so much easier. Haynes says to undo the anti role bar from the sub frame and let it hang. I just undid the drop links and kept the anti role bar attached the subframe. Rebuilt the IRd today. just need to put it all back together now.
