Stripped Beauty Ring Bolts...HELP!

[RHeinz]

@Ford Motor Company needs to address this common problem

What common problem?

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[greatlakes]

I sprayed all of mine with Liquid Wrench before removing them. It seems to help.

 

[RHeinz]

Thank you for the help guys! I will see what I can do. Wish me luck.

The first thing I would try is using the proper Torx + bit. Take the wheel off the vehicle and lay it on the ground so that your working from above it. Put extreme pressure downward on the bit. If you can turn the screw I would gently work it back and forth to avoid galling each time going in the loose direction slightly more. Thread lubricant may also help.

 

[BBoyM3]

Per previouls threads...

Here's the link to the instructions from Ford where T45 is referenced.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/IS_M-1021-XX_072621.PDF

 

[RHeinz]

Per previouls threads...

Here's the link to the instructions from Ford where T45 is referenced.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/IS_M-1021-XX_072621.PDF

You are correct sir. The 45 Torx + bit does not fit. I just tried it. MY BAD.

 

[jar1229]

What a mess lol. As other threads say to use the PLUS and not the straight T45. SMH!

 

[BBoyM3]

What a mess lol. As other threads say to use the PLUS and not the straight T45. SMH!

Yes. Confusing. I only know it's T45 because it took several discussions with an ME on the forum to get the correct size.

 

[Collinabc123]

What common problem?

People not being able to remove a part that is advertised as removable

 

[Oldhippie]

Weld a nut to the bolt and use a wrench

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