TeGGer® wrote:
> Did an oil change today. While I was under there, I had a good look at the
> fasteners I will be rquired to attack when I eventually do the suspension
> bushings.
>
> Everything appears straightforward, except for one item: The inboard-most
> bolt on the lower control arm.
>
> The nut for that bolt is surrounded by a sort of strut or bracket that is
> welded to the crossmember. This bracket surrounds the nut too closely to be
> able to get even a thinwall socket on.
>
> Am I correct in assuming that this nut is solidly mounted and will not
> rotate as I turn the bolt head? There are no spot welds on the nut.
>
> Also looks like I'm going to have to hammer out the bolt that goes thru the
> bottom of the shock fork. After 14 years, it's gotta be rusted solid to its
> control arm bushing's inner sleeve.
>
the nut's captive - it won't move. just remove the bolt.