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Re: Broken subframe bolt in 96 Ford Contour
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 5/21/2007

I have encountered broken subframe bolts on VWs several times. If you apply too much force, the hidden square cage nut will balloon it's cage and then you are in trouble.

I would expose the broken portion of the stud so that you can get a vise grip on it . I... Login to read more.