Hi All,
I just replaced my CV axle on my 99 OBW. In the process of trying to loosen rusty bolts, I managed to strip the threads on the ball joint crown nut. (The pinch bolt is super rusted and stuck). But, the nut is still on the bolt. The nut will turn in place with a hefty bit of torque, but is not spinning and not coming off.
So, my question: will the car be fine to drive if I just put the cotter pin back in and drive with the ball joint operating with the bolt secured with lower-than-spec torque, or do I need to wrestle the pinch bolt out and replace the ball joint? I am not looking forward to trying to get that pinch bolt out...
Thanks!
I just replaced my CV axle on my 99 OBW. In the process of trying to loosen rusty bolts, I managed to strip the threads on the ball joint crown nut. (The pinch bolt is super rusted and stuck). But, the nut is still on the bolt. The nut will turn in place with a hefty bit of torque, but is not spinning and not coming off.
So, my question: will the car be fine to drive if I just put the cotter pin back in and drive with the ball joint operating with the bolt secured with lower-than-spec torque, or do I need to wrestle the pinch bolt out and replace the ball joint? I am not looking forward to trying to get that pinch bolt out...
Thanks!