Eccentric bolts removal

2005 FORD FREESTYLE
162,000 MILES • 2.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KAYLA SUTTERFIELD
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How do you remove an eccentric bolt on a lateral arm or trail arm?
Jun 9, 2019 at 3:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Did you release the nut on the other side of the bolt?

Do you mean it is frozen in the arm?

Roy
Jun 9, 2019 at 3:30 AM
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KAYLA SUTTERFIELD
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Yes, I release the nut on the other side and the whole bolt seems to be stuck which it I'm thinking it has to be removed a certain way or is stuck in the bushing.
Jun 9, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yes, that is the issue. It is stuck.

Put the nut back on until the nut is flush with the end of the bolt.

Then take a hammer and hit to see if you can shock it loose and make it move out.

Roy
Jun 9, 2019 at 3:27 PM