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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Dash is off(whew). Actuators are right there! How in hells half acre can you get any tool down there to take off those two bolts to remove the actuators. I thought the hard part was taking the dash off- but getting my stubby fingers in there is something else and oh by the way, what the hell do you do with your head ? 1/4" flex extension ?? size of socket ?? is there a special tool ?? I got this far, can anyone help me?? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
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I did my drivers from underneath lying on my back all twisted up. I'll try and find the how to.
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This is how I did it.

http://vette.tnreeds.com/actuator/actuator.htm

I think I used a small / stubby nut driver. Pain in th butt.

The main / drive gear in mine was cracked.
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Very cool write up. Thanks. Pictures are my friend.
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I'm diving in Monday am-I will let everyone know what happens. What size do you think that bolt is that the actuator is attached with? I like the stubby nut driver suggestion.
Thanks again !
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Small ones. The are actually hex head screws if I remember correctly.
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