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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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Default swing arm bolt... HELP PLEASE

The front bolt on the swing arm of my warrior will not come out. *the one closest to the engine* It's like frozen in there, and i was wondering if any one had any idea of getting it out.... I heard about the same problem with the 400ex's...... Please help ASAP as i'm trying to fix it now.

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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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Default swing arm bolt... HELP PLEASE

give the threaded end a nice wack with a hammer and screwdriver or 2x4. Thats how I got the one out of my old tecate 4
 
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Default swing arm bolt... HELP PLEASE

650lbs of torque will do it. impact wrench that is.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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Default swing arm bolt... HELP PLEASE

put some liuid rench on it that will help penatrate all the surface rust and help lub the threads
 
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Default swing arm bolt... HELP PLEASE

If its bad, you could be screwed. many people have had to cut it out. Soak it, hit it, spin it, if you get the BFH and mushroom the head its just about saw time.
Good luck.
EDIT: remember if its stuck in there, you need a new, one, so do what it takes to get it out, your going to mess the bolt up.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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is there locktite on it?heat it up with a torch a little..
 
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 12:26 PM
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yeah before you hammer on the threads, use an air gun to break it free and get it spinning, if it wont move, get a bigger air gun and max out the pressure regulator....it will eventually spin (or break). when you get it spinning, while its moving with the air gun, tap the thread side with a hammer. try not to mushroom the threads though, thats a silly way to waste the bolt. well, good luck, a torch is the best way to break it free, but i dont evenhaveone of those inmy garage, and ive got lots of tools.
 
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