How do I remove the endlink from the LCA?

Thanks

 

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Loosen and remove the bolt on the endlink...

 

The bolt on the lca just keeps spinning. Is there something else I have to do?

 

there should be a nut thats part of the bolt in the middle, you can put a wrench on and it will stop spinning, on a teg there is anyway.

 

impact gun, or look in the center of the stud it might accept an allen wrench

 

Its coming off a 99 si.

 

I took some pictures...

 

Yup, that threaded bolt is hollow on the inside, it accepts an allen/hex key ( I dont know what size, looks like rust is gong to make it difficult anyway) and then use an open end or box wrench or one of those new geared wrenches to take it off.

 

The allen key inside the stud is rounded out.
Even if you get it off, youd never get it back on. Buy new links (aftermarket are cheaper)

 

I'm planning on buying new links but I can't even get these off

 

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Cut it.

 

A pair of new control arms (from Honda) is only $100. I'd probably sawzall the things off. If you F up, you're only $100 away from driving again.

 

or an oxyacetylene torch would shear it off

 

Drive an easy out into the open hole it might gice you the bite you need to get the nut off. If it still will not come off use a saws all or grinding wheel to cut it off

 

expletive it...
if youre replacing it...cut the damn thing off

 

just grind off the nuts...replace them..

 

Yeah it looks like I have no choice but to cut it off, I'm replacing the links with function 7's so its all good.

 

some advice on function7 links...
Get some nylon washers and place them between the joint, where it contacts itself (when installed)
Eliminates "knocking" noise

 

It's real easy. Between the boot and the LCA there is a round "ledge". Get a good set of pliars (I used RoboGrip pliers because they're thin and grip hard) and grab hold of that ledge. Then using the appropriate socket loosen the nut.

Since you have a lot of rust it's a good idea to soak the nut with PBBlaster about 1/2 hour beforehand.

 

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I second that, cut/drill them out, it was the only way I got mine off... And if you think that is hard, try putting those OEM ones on, when you have to tighten it with nothing to hold on the other side..... my do-over would be non OEM