Driveplate bolts -- left or right turn to get off?

They loosen just like all the other fasteners on the car. The only time I have ever seen "reverse threaded" bolts was on old Chrysler products. Chrysler used reversed threaded lug nuts on the passenger side of the vehicle back in the 50s and into the 60s.

Thanks, John. Just wanted to make sure before I give it a serious try. Was I right on the torque? If so, these things must tighten themselves as the car runs.

Somebody mentioned in an earlier post that these bolts MUST be Locktited in place to prevent them coming loose. Maybe that's why they are so hard to get out???

Dave

Yeah, they are probably locktited in. These things just in there beyond all belief, though (way beyond the spec, even with the locktite) Didn't get a chance to do anything today, but I don't think I'll use a gun (yet) - a 1/2 " breaker bar will probably do it.

If they are in with Loctite, warm them up first. I had that sort of problem with a different make on the crankshaft pulley bolt, and heating (not excessively, just until too hot to hold) was the recommended action.

Geoff

Use a quality 6 point socket. ed

CCW loosens them. Use an impact to remove, and to re-install. Use the lowest torque setting. On my IR 1/2in impact, this works out to be

ByeBye! S.

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Thanks - we had snow so didn't have an opportunity to do it yet (the car's outside as the garage is full). I was a little afraid to use the rattle gun, but that sounds good.

That rear seal idea is a good one. Didn't think of that... Thanks!

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