Hello, first time caller, I'm hoping you can help me
I'm currently trying to replace the rear shocks on my 2002 Porsche 996 C4. I've got a bit of an issue though, most of it has come apart relatively easily, but the bolt through the lower control arm doesn't want to move, it has come out a certain amount with a bit of hammer and drift action, but now seems very stuck. There isn't much space to get tools in... Any ideas?
Suspension as it sits
The nut side (the side I've been pushing from)
The greenish bit is the lovely clean bolt and how far out it is. Has another half inch to go
Also worthy of note, it is possible to rotate the bolt, so it isn't stuck fast...
I understand from reading guides and watching the couple of youtube videos about changing rear struts that it isn't uncommon this bolt to be problematic to remove. However no one seems to detail exactly what they did to get it out. Do I need to dismantle more of the rear suspension system to take pressure out the system?
I'm currently trying to replace the rear shocks on my 2002 Porsche 996 C4. I've got a bit of an issue though, most of it has come apart relatively easily, but the bolt through the lower control arm doesn't want to move, it has come out a certain amount with a bit of hammer and drift action, but now seems very stuck. There isn't much space to get tools in... Any ideas?
Suspension as it sits
The nut side (the side I've been pushing from)
The greenish bit is the lovely clean bolt and how far out it is. Has another half inch to go
Also worthy of note, it is possible to rotate the bolt, so it isn't stuck fast...
I understand from reading guides and watching the couple of youtube videos about changing rear struts that it isn't uncommon this bolt to be problematic to remove. However no one seems to detail exactly what they did to get it out. Do I need to dismantle more of the rear suspension system to take pressure out the system?