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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Whats the easiest way to remove it. Ive tried an impact and breaker bar. Any tricks?
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impact gun is brave move lol if it didnt get it out you may need a breaker with a big cheater pipe
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i stuck the breaker bar against something that would not break and bumped the engine starter. worked like a charm.
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i stuck the breaker bar against something that would not break and bumped the engine starter. worked like a charm.
Genius.
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I used the air impact it took about 20-30 seconds before it spun off just holding the trigger down had no problems. Makesure with the breaker bar have a friend and a heavy duty socket. I snapped 2 of mine.
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breaker bar with a 4ft pipe will do it.....
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the starter trick is the easiest, impact or a cheater pipe should work.
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get a bigger impact.

if you are using the starter you are asking for problems.

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make sure you get a new bolt
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i used a breaker bar with a pipe, took a little effort but i was being careful. came right out
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breaker bar with a 4ft pipe will do it.....
same here!
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I put mine in gear on the ground and pulled e brake, broke loose with breaker bar
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Make sure your e-brake is up tight and put the car in 4th gear. I used a 25" breaker bar and it worked just fine!
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