peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 So i have everything off, the ball joint is off etc. But the arm is stuck on the stud and wont budge. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Most are stuck to the stud Pete. Give it a good soak with releasing fluid and just keep working away. In extreme cases I have had to use a puller, however if you enter from the inside with a long tapered cold chisel between the chassis leg and the top of the compression rod bush, then you should get it to move by about 1mm. After that, just keep persevering away and keep plenty fluid on it. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ok thanks, ill just keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 A Bolster chisel also works very well due to the thin blade and gradual taper. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/sd3192?mkwid=sr8hH1By4_dc&pcrid=26321582485&pkw=bolster+chisel&pmt=b&gclid=CKyz9P70u7oCFceWtAodm1UA0Q Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) Right so the bush just broke away from the arm. now just the sleeve is stuck around the stud. guess just keep at it Will a air impact hammer be any good? Edited October 29, 2013 by peteman35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 An air impact hammer with the correct blade attachment may work to release the sleeve. However be careful and not break the stud or you will have to weld in a replacement stud which Nissan do not suply, however I have preowned studs in stock if required, but you really must try and avoid breaking the stud at all costs. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ok I'll give it go thanks for the help. Just pray the stud doesn't snap. If u I can't get it to budge how hard is the sleeve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmjames Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I had to use a hammer and chisel on mine, it took me around 3 hours to get it free. The stud is pretty strong so dont worry too much about snapping it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 I've given up with the hammer and chisel angle grinder is out. Cut half way up it now slowly peeling it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteman35 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 I won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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