Broken bolt in front Yoke

[Not.A.Explorer]

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Long story short I was tightening the bolt on the left to put in my front drive shaft and the bolt head broke off . I'm wondering if it has a crush sleeve. Does anyone know? The axle housing code is f77z3010aa if that helps. Thanks!

 

[SWIGIN]

How did you get enough torque to do that? I can hardly get and wrench or socket on mine.

If it broke from over tightening the rest of the bolt should come out easily with a easy out or maybe a left handed drill bit.

If it broke because the threads are messed up or the bolt bottomed out on something then your in for a fight.

 

[SWIGIN]

I just had a thought, what if you used a u bolt like a 9'' rear uses instead of the strap type retainer.

I always liked the u bolt type better and if you can find one that fits you'd just drill out your threads and use the u bolt.

 

[rb142]

Looks like that bolt was broken before you put it in. Probably cracked when you took it out. That's good news for your chances of getting it to come out. Get the drive shaft and clamp out of the way and try to turn it out. If it isn't sticking out enough to grab, weld a nut on or try a left-hand drill bit.

Yes, there is a crush sleeve on the pinion.

 

[SWIGIN]

I hate dead threads with no answers......so what did you end up doing?