How do you remove shear bolts?
Placing the tip of the tool on the outer edge of the shear head bolt and depressing it while applying counterclockwise pressure will quickly loosen them. Using a rubber pencil eraser against the top of the bolt and continuing to rotate counterclockwise will remove the bolt.
What should I do if my steering column locks?
Remove the steel backing behind the knee bolster. These are usually held on by several bolts. Make sure the front wheels are pointed straight ahead, but do not lock the ignition if it locks the steering column. Loop the seatbelt through the steering wheel instead.
How do you remove a fork steering lock?
The fork lock can be removed in four ways, depending upon conditions. 1. Do you have the Neimann key? Remove the chrome lock cover shown above. Stick the key into the keyhole, turn it to the left till it stops, at about 10 O’clock, wiggle the forks a bit and pull the whole thing out. The spring should shove it out. Easy huh?
What’s the best way to remove a broken bolt?
Before attempting to remove any bolt, it is a good idea to shock the bolt first, then apply some heat and finally some spray penetrant (once it is cool). Drilling out the bolt is one of the few options that will work in this scenario.
How do you get a steering column in a front wheel drive car?
You may have to move the steering wheel to access the bolt. Sometimes this is outside, or inside the vehicle. On many front wheel drive cars with rack and pinion steering, this means dropping the engine cradle 4 inches (10.2 cm) to access it. You may have to peel back a rubber boot to access this as well.
The fork lock can be removed in four ways, depending upon conditions. 1. Do you have the Neimann key? Remove the chrome lock cover shown above. Stick the key into the keyhole, turn it to the left till it stops, at about 10 O’clock, wiggle the forks a bit and pull the whole thing out. The spring should shove it out. Easy huh?
How to remove a stubborn nut or bolt?
How to Remove a Stubborn Nut/Bolt Step 1: Use Some Muscle. Try a 6-point wrench or socket on your seized nut/bolt. Start by rocking the bolt by tightening… Step 2: Clean It Up. If using some muscle on the bolt does not allow it to budge don’t be discouraged, as there’s a few… Step 3: Leverage.
How to remove a broken bolt in a deep hole?
It can be difficult removing a broken bolt or stud that is recessed in a deep hole as there are not many techniques to remove the bolts. Before attempting to remove any bolt, it is a good idea to shock the bolt first, then apply some heat and finally some spray penetrant (once it is cool).
What to do when your car lock is out?
With the lock out, carefully examine the hole in the frame and remove any metal shards. Carefully turn the forks while peering into the hole and see if the matching hole in the steering stem is narrow or widened out. That is evidence of someone trying to break the lock, as in a botched theft.