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Posted By: Sprebound BIG problem...need input pronto... - 08/31/06 02:54 AM
So I have been noticing a front suspension creak for the past few months and I have been trying to figure out exactly what the problem is for a while now. Well I have the car on jacks and I made a pretty big discovery. The left side rear subframe bolt is loose. I attempted to put a socket to it and it neither tightens nor loosens...it seems as the nut (I'm guessing because I can't really figure out a way to see what's up there) the bolt screws into is stripped out or something... Is there anyway to get to the nut? This is my daily driver and I need to get this figured out ASAP before something bad happens. I appreciate whatever help I can get cuz I know it is late...
Posted By: Ray_dup1 Re: BIG problem...need input pronto... - 08/31/06 03:40 AM
Go at it from within the interior cabin, underneath the carpetting. There is an access panel that you can go through, and reach the nut from that side.

Search for this theory/approach, as there are pictures posted documenting this exact process.
Posted By: Sprebound Re: BIG problem...need input pronto... - 08/31/06 03:43 AM
Thanks Ray...I appreciate your help on this matter. I will begin the searching.
Posted By: SquareHead Re: BIG problem...need input pronto... - 08/31/06 05:39 PM
Just a guess, isn't the nut welded to the top of the frame?
Possible to tap new threads into it or clean them up?
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