Striker pin removal

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Jan 19, 2004 | 11:21 AM

jhjandal

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Striker pin removal

The bushing on the striker pin for the sliding door broke apart and the door nows makes a small shrieking noise when it latches. I tried removing the striker pin but the thing is stuck and won't budge. It even twisted my torx bit. I did not think that there is a locking nut on the other side of the door jam because I saw the replacement at the parts store and it did not look like it uses a nut. Can someone suggest a way to loosen this think so I can remove it?

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Jan 19, 2004 | 12:12 PM

copper_90680

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I think you need a better set of Torx bit. I ended up buying an entire Crafstman set after twisting so many of these cheapies. I hope you haven't stripped the bolt head! The striker is just bolted on. It should come out relatively easily. At least mine did.

Good luck.

Jan 19, 2004 | 12:38 PM

jhjandal

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copper,
Thanks for the tip. I will try again, this time I spray some lubricant and let it settle for awhile. I don't think I damaged the pin itself but if I did so be it

. I can grip the head with a vise and go that route. Thanks again.

Jan 19, 2004 | 05:38 PM

yendor

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jhjandal
if you have room clamp a visegrip on to it if it is already shot plus your torx bit and give it a crank it might take three hands. Ihave had the problem befroe but not on that door.