Hey guys -
I'm trying to replace my rear struts and I cannot seem to get the eccentric bolt that holds the rear control arm to the chassis - it's loose and it spins when the bolt head is pressed up against the subframe, but when I push it out, it gets stuck about half way. Some of the threads near the middle of the bolt seem a little squished/flattened, so that might have something to do with it, but I've tried hammering it from behind and I cannot get it through the LCA bushing. I've included some photos if that helps anyone. I've tried jacking up the carrier, but it does not make it easier. I also currently have the axle (at the transmission), track arm, support brace, and drop links disconnected.
Would disconnecting the LCA from the carrier (track arm and ball joint) make this easier? If so, what's the easiest way to get the ball joint off? It seems like it needs a T-40 torx, but there's barely any space to get one in there, and a socket does not fit either on the nut.
Thanks!
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