MackTech Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I was wondering what tools you use when removing the internal bolts when separating the carrier from the housing. I know that some make their own tools, others find some that work good.I was wondering if you could post a pic of what you use, particularly with the star headed bolts that are inside the coverplate on a Mack rear. I know a 5/8 twelve point fits on, but it's an extreme pain in the a$$ to break them free, much less get them out (especially the front and rear ones)Any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35287-tool-for-removing-bolts-when-separating-carrier-from-housing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Take a wrench, put in a vice, heat with a torch and bend it where needed. Those 2 inside bolts are a pita they always come louse too.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35287-tool-for-removing-bolts-when-separating-carrier-from-housing/#findComment-240592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I use a closed end wrench and a shallow well 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar on mine, once i break em loose I use a 3/8" shallow socket and swivel head ratchet to get em up as far as possible while still able to get the ratchet off the bolt, then its down to an open end wrench. The 1/2" breaker bar is my preferred method for breaking and final torque on install. If you get a cheap wrench and bend it like a distributor wrench it works better but you can do it without. 1 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35287-tool-for-removing-bolts-when-separating-carrier-from-housing/#findComment-240651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackTech Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your suggestions! Thank you much!Dan Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35287-tool-for-removing-bolts-when-separating-carrier-from-housing/#findComment-245227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeler73 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 There is a kent moore tool for removing the bolts. I dont have the tool number handy. If I can rember I will get the tool number and a pic tomorr. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35287-tool-for-removing-bolts-when-separating-carrier-from-housing/#findComment-245326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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