The lug has been cross threaded and is ruined. It must be replaced. Now your problem is getting it off. Without seeing your vehicle I cannot advise you on how to accomplish this. You may very well have to disconnect the brake lines and remove the axle and take it off as an assembly.
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They probably will not fit, considering that most Chevrolets newer than '99 have at least a 6 lugnut bolt pattern.
You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward. You will need a ratchet and a socket to remove it. You get under the rear of the truck and you will see the bolt and bracket holding the tire in place. Remove the bolt and the bracket hinges downward.
The fan clutch on a 1997 S10 has a bolt on the center of the front. Remove the bolt while holding the clutch still. There is a special tool to grab the clutch fan from the rear to hold it while removing the bolt.
Depends on which pulley but most have several bolts holding them on. You can remove the broken bolt or simply not worry about it.
you get a gun and you shot it till its removed