Upper Wishbone Pivot Bolt

simnaj · Post by **simnaj** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:05 pm

Last weekend when I was installing new RB springs and Koni shocks I noticed that the Ball Joint Dust Boots were cracked and in need of replacing.

I tried to follow the procedures found in a well known "Enthusiast" manual. However I ran into troubles trying to remove the pivot bolt. I was able to unscrew and remove the bolt and washer, unfortunately for the life of me I could not get that darn bolt pulled out.

Hoping someone here has also experienced this and can offer suggestions...

Thanks!

simnaj · Post by **simnaj** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:18 pm

BELOW ARE SOME RESPONSES I RECEIVED ON MIATA.NET:

RESPONSE (1): In addition to removing the sway bar bolts into the bracket, I apply pressure with a pry bar to the end of the bolt while turning the head back & forth with a box end. That moves it out enough that I can then get the pry bar behind the head of the bolt. After the first few inches, it moves more easily.

RESPONSE (2): Grabbing the control arm and wiggling it side to side might help as well if it's trapping the bolt.

simnaj · Post by **simnaj** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:18 pm

Oh yeah, just for clarification...

I am referring to the long bolt that holds the upper front control arm to the subframe.

Post by **Brian** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:35 am

And finally, sticking a screw driver in the opposite side and applying some taps to the end of that against the retreating bolt may be helpful in getting it pushed out.