Front differential mount bolt removal
11-12-2015, 06:39 PM
#1
Front differential mount bolt removal
Replacing leaking front seal on a 1966 differential with the body on. How and what device or wrench is used to hold the front mount bracket bolt head so the nut on its bottom can be removed. The space between the nut head and drive shaft is tight. Sockets won't fit. No room for vice grip. Open/closed end - regular/stubby can't get to position. What am I not thinking of? I thought of cutting the nut off but can a replacement bolt be inserted considering the clearance ? THANKS for your advice.
11-12-2015, 07:05 PM
#2
Race Director
I have a custom bent box end wrench I made just for this area.
DO what you want...but I know what I am doing working on these Corvettes...and I will not service the front seal. Counting turn and all that. I just do not do it. I take out the differential...usually because there are other problems like side yoke play and worn clutches.
DUB
DO what you want...but I know what I am doing working on these Corvettes...and I will not service the front seal. Counting turn and all that. I just do not do it. I take out the differential...usually because there are other problems like side yoke play and worn clutches.
DUB