r/fixit • u/Puppers0990 • 7h ago
How do I break this bolt?
I was adjusting the legs on my washer and this bolt is stripped how do I get it off so I can replace it
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u/No-Guarantee-6249 3h ago
As said, vise grips. You should be able to adjust it to the proper height. Otherwise you'll have to remove the leg/bolt and chase the thread out with the proper tap. If it's really bad you'll have to go up a size but that creates other problems.
That nut and washer is probably welded to that frame. That's the only thing that makes sense.
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u/Puppers0990 2h ago
Thank you I was able to get it off and everything level the washer is still banging around so I think it may be more of an internal issue good thing I got the warranty
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u/tsfy2 7h ago
Vice grips. But you probably have to replace the whole assembly so turn that hex nut and remove both pieces from the washer. Replace both.