BW1356 removal issue!

Skinny Lennie · Jan 11, 2020

Hey guys I just picked up a replacement tcase for my 94 idit w/zf-5 speed 4x4. This morning I removed my driveshafts and disconnected the tcase shift linkage. So I started taking the bolts out of the tcase on top. First one came out easy then I moved to the driver side top one close to the tcase linkage 3 hours later I’m still trying to get this bolt out. It looks like it’s about rounded off and I can’t get a socket and ratchet in there just a box wrench. If anyone has advice I would appreciate it!

riphip · Jan 11, 2020

If you have it, a spline drive wrench or socket is perfect for this. Don"t know if you have a Lowe's or Home Depot near you but they should have them or try Amazon. Good Luck!!

79jasper · Jan 11, 2020

Get a 6 point wrench. Once you get it broke loose, a ratcheting wrench is real handy.

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IDIBRONCO · Jan 11, 2020

You may have to remove the transmission crossmemeber. The you can lower the whole thing down a little bit with a jack. That way, you can get to the bolt easier and maybe get a pair of Vise Grips on it.

chillman88 · Jan 11, 2020

IDIBRONCO said:
You may have to remove the transmission crossmemeber. The you can lower the whole thing down a little bit with a jack. That way, you can get to the bolt easier and maybe get a pair of Vise Grips on it.

This ^^^ It can make a huge difference!

Garbage_Mechan · Jan 12, 2020

Sometimes bolts screwed into aluminum need a “shock” to break loose. I like to use a drift punch, hopefully brass, to smack the bolt head good and hard like I was trying to break it off. One or two sharp hits not a lot of pecks......

IDIoit · Jan 12, 2020

are you using a 13 mm?

BW1356 removal issue!

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