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07-03-2016, 10:13 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Removing Bolt From Steering Knuckle
Have an 2007 Yamaha Drive and there is a squeaking/creaking noise coming from the front right hand steering knuckle. I took the wheel off and tried to get the bolt out, but it wouldn't budge. I was driving it from the bottom with a dead blow hammer and it just wouldn't move. I want to inspect it for wear. How can I get this bolt out? Do I need a bigger hammer? Any danger in heating it. I did manage to get a little lubricant in there and the squeaking/creaking isn't so bad. If I can get it apart, I will probably install new bushings if they are not worn too bad? Thanks
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07-04-2016, 11:10 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Removing Bolt From Steering Knuckle
That's an service issue that most shops ignore. The bolt is rusted in place now. If you have a good impact gun, stick it on top of the bolt and see if it can be broke free. Spray lube is a must to try and get something in there. I'm seeing noise issues on more and more of the drives due to lack of maintenance on the front ends.
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07-04-2016, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: Removing Bolt From Steering Knuckle
The bolt turns easily with a wrench. Just cant drive it up from the bottom. Must be rusted to the spacer. Ill try some heat. Thanks
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07-04-2016, 11:57 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Removing Bolt From Steering Knuckle
Its rusted to the king pin. I find that I use my impact to spin it and a hammer to pound from the bottom has been able to free some of them up.
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