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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I have a 98 Olds LSS that needs a new steering rack. While loosening the front cradle, 2 of the 4 bolts where so rusted that they broke off inside the cradle. Is there a way to repair this or do I haul it to the junk yard?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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You can fix it but to better assist you i need some pics.Do you mean the bolts broke off in the body or the bushings fell apart?
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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You can fix it but to better assist you i need some pics.Do you mean the bolts broke off in the body or the bushings fell apart?
They broke off in the body, one from each side. The other two will come out and can be tightened back up.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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IF they are the front two of the rear four you can accesses them thru a small hole in the front of that area on the body.If they are the rear most two you may have to pull your carpet and cut part of your floor to access them from the top.That is if a extractor or left handed drill bit dont work for ya
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sseidriver97
IF they are the front two of the rear four you can accesses them thru a small hole in the front of that area on the body.If they are the rear most two you may have to pull your carpet and cut part of your floor to access them from the top.That is if a extractor or left handed drill bit dont work for ya
Thanks, I'll investigate you repair.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Alright let us know what you find and if we can do anything more for ya
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Moved to Oldsmobile Mechanical & Maintenance.
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