Date:         Thu, 26 May 2005 09:25:58 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
Comments: To: Matt Barclay <mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM>
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You can use a dremel cutoff tool to cut a slot in the top for a flat
blade screwdriver, or you can use an angle grinder to cut off the head
or a drill to drill out the head and then use a stud remover to twist
out the nub after the shaft is dropped.

Have you tried the splined easy-out type tools that hammer into the
allen wrench recess (they're meant to be hammered into a drilled hole)?
I haven't used these but I bet they would work. You get them at sears.

Jim


On May 26, 2005, at 8:57 AM, Matt Barclay wrote:

> One of the 12-point CV joint bolts on the transmission is stripped.
> Can't
> get a good hold on it with my vice grip.  How on earth do you get this
> thing off??  Ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance!!
>
> Matt Barclay
> 88' Westy
>