How to Remove a Broken Bolt
Sooner or later every mechanic will break the head off of a bolt because of overtorquing. Extractors are designed to remove the broken portion stuck in the threaded hole. This video demonstrates breaking a bolt, then how to use the extractor.
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1. Center punch the bolt
2. Select a drill bit that matches the end of the extractor 3. Drill center of broken bolt 4. Hammer in extractor 5. Turn counter-clockwise |