Originally Posted by
David T
It is not that I am trying to scare anyone from doing this, I just want to make sure the OP understands that this is not going to be a quick and easy repair, especially if any bolts break. IMHO this is not a beginner's level job. That is not to say it can't be done by a beginner, it is just that it is a big job and I think a beginner should start with smaller, easier to accomplish jobs to build up confidence and skill. If the OP decides to tackle this, the entire forum will be at his disposal to guide him through it. That in itself is a gamechanger over the way it used to be done. See one, do one, teach one. Simple hand tools can get it done but if bolts break all bets are off. Removing broken bolts will require a whole arsenal of tools and a lot of skill to avoid ruining things. As for removing the F/D, one way is to just undo one side and flop the whole mess over, out of the way. I prefer to remove it so it is out of the way and I can clean things up easier but if time is scarce, the less you remove the less you have to put back.