Automatic Transmission - torque arm bolts just spinning

I am trying to undo the two bolts that connect the torque arm to the rear end. They are lose , but are just spinning and will not loosen. What can I do to fix this? I assume this bolts are threaded into the rear end. Has anyone ever had this problem before?

I am trying to undo the two bolts that connect the torque arm to the rear end. They are lose , but are just spinning and will not loosen. What can I do to fix this? I assume this bolts are threaded into the rear end. Has anyone ever had this problem before?


No there are nuts on the top.

I tip when you put them back in on installation use a long punch or phillips head screw driver to line up the arm and housing holes. I had to use a floor jack under the rear to adjust the angle to get the holes lined up.

No there are nuts on the top.

:nod:

Putting them back in you will most like have to play with a floor jack under the pumpkin to get the right angle so the holes line up.

one of the bottom is just a stud for the mount brace undo the top first and remove the outer piece it fits in there like a clam shell

one of the bottom is just a stud for the mount brace undo the top first and remove the outer piece it fits in there like a clam shell

I believe he is referring to the ones on the rear axle.

Dang I feel stupid! I got it now. I even broken an impact socket in half using one of those nut crackers to break it in half.

:nod:

Putting them back in you will most like have to play with a floor jack under the pumpkin to get the right angle so the holes line up.

very true, sometimes it takes a couple times to get it just right.