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Dos & don’ts - getting CV Joint bolts out
I’m replacing the rear wheel bearings and axles on my 88 carrera. The 6 bolts that hold the inner CV joint to the transmission flange are really stuck. Since the flange is AL(?) I don’t want to hurt it.
I’ve read lots of ‘replace your CV joints” and “remove your stripped CV Joint Bolt” threads - but what are the good options for getting the bolts started?
* I have soaked them in penetrating oil for a full day so far and heated one up to cherry red a few times (heat, oil, wrench, repeat) but I have gotten nowhere so far.
* I did clean out the inside of it and made sure my 8mm hex key is good
* I have tried both hand and electric impact tools so far.
My guess is that heating the head of the bolt isn’t doing much since the threads are pretty far away. What is safe for the flange end of the bolts? TIA
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