2002 3.0: As I try to get the outer cv-joint replaced (the usual abs-ring issue) it seems that I'm stuck with the rusted four torx-bolts holding the wheel bearing in place.

I managed to get one out with T50(if I remember right) but the rest three I dare not to try anymore as I'm afraid that the torx head will slip and destroy what's still intact to screw them out.

Any ideas how to get these out? Heat? Better/special torx-heads? If the screw head is damaged is there special ways to drill the old screw out?

Any help appreciated!

 

as far as i know you dont need to undo the bearing to remove the half shaft... undo one of the suspension links and then you can get the shaft out. read the procedure in the JTIS

 

You DO NOT need to remove the rear bearing hub assembly! Use this procedure--worked great for me! Just make sure you get the new outer CV joint all the way on the shaft!

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1982

 

If they're seized and you decide you absolutely need to get them out, go to your local auto parts store and pick up a $5 can of PB Blaster Penetrating liquid. Stupid name, but it works wonders at loosening rusted/frozen parts. Let it penetrate overnight for particularly stubborn problems.

http://blasterchemical.com/display.cfm?p=50003&pid=4

 

PB Blaster is good stuff and will normally loosen up most things. But, if you reach a point that you have either stripped out the head of the bolt or no matter what you do, it is not going to break free, then you will end up having to cut the head of the bolt off on all of the stuck fasteners and the slide the piece out. From there, you can probably put the remaining part of the fastener into a vice and get it loose at that point. Worst case, you will end up having to get a new bearing and then replacing all 4 fasteners. When re-assembling, make sure to use some type of anti-seize compound (I use Molykote P-37 paste). THis will help ensure that should you have to remove the fasteners in the future, you will be able to.

 

Thank you guys so much once again, you saved me so much work! For some reason based on the JTIS I thought it necessary to come out.

What a relief! I can just let those damn bolts be and should the bearing fail some day I'll try PB Blaster!