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Old 12-17-2016, 02:52 PM   #1
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I have taken mine apart several times. I unplug the battery and wait about an hour. But I like the suggestion of turning the key to acc to drain the system. I turn the wheel so the spokes are at 12 and 6 oclock then I use the torx 30 but I have a set of long ones. Just make sure you are turning in the right direction, I speak from experience. I swapped mine for a 3 spoke.
Turn to the left to loosen?
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Turn to the left to loosen?
Yes. I think Mike is just referring to the fact that it is confusing since the tool will be facing you. Did you get it off yet?
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Not yet

I will try again tomorrow
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Yes. I think Mike is just referring to the fact that it is confusing since the tool will be facing you. Did you get it off yet?
Got them off at last.

The bracket bushings look completely shot.

I don't think the #31 o-rings to supplement the worn out bushings are gonna be big enough.





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