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Originally Posted by NZ XR6
I've become a bit of a convert to proper ring spanners in the last couple of years. Sockets really aren't the best tool for exerting serious force on a bolt. - it's too easy for the socket to slip when using a power bar (and a length of pipe).
Sounds like a job for an impact wrench if there was enough space.
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I'd be thinking an impact socket, hexagonal won't slip.
From Ford workshop repair manual:
[Do not use power tools to remove the bolt] (with a picture of a rattle gun with red cross).
Unfortunately they didn't say why, as usual.
[Heat the bolt if required (pic of hot air gun) for 4 min +1 min if not successful] (then what?).
[Make sure the rubber is not damaged] (what rubber?).
Then there's 70Nm plus a further 60 degrees turn when installing new bolt, may need some serious leverage.
Just talk, trying to convince myself I can do it, or not, having never seen one before. Maybe 6 months to go.