5000S Wagon L5-2226cc 2.22L SOHC (KZ) (1985)
Intake Manifold: Technical Service Bulletins
Intake Manifold Bolts - Difficult to Remove
Applies To:
5000, 5000 Turbo 1984-87
Subject:
"GH" Campaign, Intake Manifold Bolts, Removal Difficulty
Number:
Group:
89-03
February 28, 1989
25
Fuel System
Problem:
Allen/hex head of intake manifold bolts round out during removal.
Cause:
Wrench is not properly seated in hex socket of bolt, usually because of dirt/corrosion build-up in the socket.
Service Solution:
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clean dirt/grease out of hex socket
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lightly tap Allen socket with a small hammer to ensure proper seating of the tool into the bolt before attempting to loosen stubborn bolts
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use a wobble extension, e.g. Snap-On FXW6 - 6" or FXW8 - 8" (or equivalents), along with a hex head socket
Note
Use of a wobble extension provides up to 16~ of rotation flexibility while still providing proper seating of the tool in the bolt.
If the bolt is rounded out:
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remove the bolt using a screw extractor (easy out) e.g. Blue Point 108E or 109F