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Seat the Extractor Socket onto Bolt

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What happens here

Identify the appropriate size GripEdge socket that fits snugly over the damaged head of the bolt. Place the selected socket directly onto the bolt and use a hammer to strike the back of the socket, driving it firmly onto the bolt head. The straight-cut design will bite into the rounded edges of the bolt, creating a secure, non-slip connection.

Goal: Select the correct size GripEdge socket and use a hammer to firmly seat it onto the head of the completely rounded or stripped bolt.

Tools and materials

  • Completely Rounded Bolt
  • GripEdge Extractor Socket
  • Hammer