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
five on five from lugnut to lugnut.
after you remove the bolt, the spindle that holds the top on , must Be remove by turning it counterclockwise, it is threaded through, the floor
counter clockwise. It is almost impossible to remove it with a wrench unless you can keep the engine from turning with it when you try to remove it.
You should be able to hammer it out with a small sledge hammer, you may have to remove the hub to get it completely out. To install the new one, make sure that the splines are lined up and put a lug nut on it. Tighten the lugnut all the way down to pull the stud(bolt) into the hub.
To remove a stripped Allen head bolt, you can try using a rubber band or a specialized tool called a screw extractor. Place the rubber band over the bolt and use the Allen wrench to try and grip the bolt. If that doesn't work, use the screw extractor by drilling into the bolt and then turning it counterclockwise to remove it. Be careful not to damage the surrounding area while attempting to remove the bolt.
To remove a stripped Allen bolt, you can try using a rubber band or a specialized tool called a screw extractor. Place the rubber band over the bolt and use the Allen key to try and grip it. If that doesn't work, use the screw extractor by drilling into the bolt and then turning it counterclockwise to remove it.
You may have stripped the bolt by turning it counter clockwise, which would allow the bolt to spin but not allow it to be removed. The bolt is reverse threaded. Even after being stripped, sometimes by turning the bolt clockwise it may be removed. Hope this helps. DCC
To remove a stripped bolt effectively, you can try using a bolt extractor tool or a left-handed drill bit. These tools can grip onto the bolt and help you turn it counterclockwise to loosen and remove it. It's important to use the right size extractor or drill bit and apply steady pressure while turning to avoid further damaging the bolt.
To remove a stripped allen bolt effectively, you can try using a rubber band or a specialized tool called a screw extractor. Place the rubber band over the bolt and use the allen wrench to try and grip it. If that doesn't work, use the screw extractor by drilling into the bolt and then turning it counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove belt If you just want to change pulley remove center bolt - it is usually LEFT hand thread If you want to change entire unit remove bolt at spring - usually RIGHT hand thread
To effectively remove a stripped hex bolt using a bolt extractor, follow these steps: Select the appropriate size bolt extractor that fits snugly into the stripped bolt. Insert the bolt extractor into the stripped bolt and turn it counterclockwise with a wrench to grip the bolt securely. Apply steady pressure while turning the extractor to loosen and remove the stripped bolt. If the bolt does not come out easily, apply penetrating oil to help loosen it. Once the bolt is removed, clean the area and inspect for any damage before installing a new bolt.
you need to remove inertia fan,it has large allen key type bolt at rear,also need to wedge it, to stop it turning