Bolt on Subframe will not come out?

2008 FORD MUSTANG
174,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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BLUE08GT
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Hello all, I have undertaken a project on my car listed above GT, and I need to remove the power steering rack to reach some bolts. I have thrown everything at this bolt holding the rack to the subframe, and it will not budge. I have tried to use an impact, pb blaster, and my 30-inch breaker bar, and the bolt has not budged. The car really isn't rusty, and there isn't much rust on the bolt, so I am wondering if it's cross threaded or something? Any help would be appreciated.
May 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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MECHTRIX
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Yep, if it's ever been in a shop in its lifetime and they removed that bolt chances are they put it back in with a rattle gun and cross threaded it. which a lot of shops do with Loctite its unnecessary. it should be torqued by hand. So, if its cross threaded in with Loctite try some heat on the bolt that will liquify the Loctite then you might get it out. good luck.
May 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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BLUE08GT
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Thanks!
May 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Jun 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM