Alrenator braket gaskit repair

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10-22-2019, 07:30 AM

HIGHTID550i

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Alrenator braket gaskit repair

Do I have to drop the subframe in order to get back bolt out of power steering pump? Is there a better way or a trick? Can’t get hex socket on the third bolt!
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10-22-2019, 07:35 AM

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No. There is alot of DYI's on this if you search.

I even posted a thorough write up.

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10-22-2019, 08:44 AM

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Ok I see but iv read that the back one is not a 13mm but a 6mm hex?

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10-22-2019, 09:19 AM

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Even if it is I can’t get a socket on it not sure how you did it?

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10-24-2019, 03:53 PM

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I have my doubts as I was unable to do my 545 without dropping the subframe an inch or two when I did the gasket replace this spring.
Every vid I watched before, things looked different than what I was dealing with and dropping the subframe a bit is not that much of a big deal.
just. My two cents..