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millhand Nov 9, 2011 07:09 PM

Rusted front cradle for LSS
 
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?gp1

sseidriver97 Nov 9, 2011 07:14 PM

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?

millhand Nov 9, 2011 07:21 PM

Rusted cradle
 

Originally Posted by sseidriver97 (Post 1544925)
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.

sseidriver97 Nov 9, 2011 07:23 PM

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

millhand Nov 9, 2011 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by sseidriver97 (Post 1544929)
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.

sseidriver97 Nov 9, 2011 07:36 PM

Alright let us know what you find and if we can do anything more for ya

SignOfZeta Nov 13, 2011 11:27 AM

Moved to Oldsmobile Mechanical & Maintenance.


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