Rust is making my efforts much more difficult and I need some useful advice to remove these bolts from the flange on the C8.25 tube. I have removed the bolts that secure the drum brake backing plates to an axle (not on this axle) before and they seem to come out relatively easily with a heavy punch and hammer. I have tried repeatedly to remove these bolts on this C8.25 and they do not budge.
I am assuming these bolts have splines or are knurled but, it also seems these surface finishes should not be preventing them from being easily removed. Am I dealing with a rust bond? If yes, this indicates high heat for a short time followed by a water spray to crack the rust bond.
Please help - I must remove these bolts today so I can clean up and paint the axle tube with Chassis Saver as well to give my repair efforts longevity.
Rick
I am assuming these bolts have splines or are knurled but, it also seems these surface finishes should not be preventing them from being easily removed. Am I dealing with a rust bond? If yes, this indicates high heat for a short time followed by a water spray to crack the rust bond.
Please help - I must remove these bolts today so I can clean up and paint the axle tube with Chassis Saver as well to give my repair efforts longevity.
Rick