Add another nut to it, if it will fit. Then back out the first nut into the second nut. They will "lock" and the stud will turn out like a bolt. Simple. Not sure if you have any available threads for the second nut though.

Just drain out the quart of oil and remove the cover for christs sake! Why risk doing some damage to the cover or drive then only need to remove the cover anyway?

took me longer to read all the diff ideas than it woud take to remove the cvr .as other have said just take the cover off and your done

I drained some lube and pulled the cover. I wasn't worried that it would be difficult. Just asking to see if there was a tip to remove the stud without removing the cover.

I appreciate all of the creative thoughts.

No doubt....

Weld the nut to the stud then back them both out the heatfrom the weld will help loosen the stud.

This would have been another option

Could have just ground a slot in the end of the stud with a dremel and turned it out with a flathead screwdriver.

glad you got it figured out though.

FYI, I have a set of easy out "sockets". Would have worked perfectly for what you were asking. They work like an easy out, but it's a socket with kind of reverse spiral inside. You just pick the size that slips on to the stud, as you turn it out, the spiral grips tighter. If you have a nut rounded off, they work for that too, if fact thats what they are made for, but works great on studs too. Only thing, it will screw up the threads on the stud, but in this case you weren't going to use it again anyway.

Check this link.

http://community.craftsman.com/Craft...er-Set-reviews

I wish - burned up my Dremel the day before cutting out behind the Fountain lights at the rear bench (to install speakers).

Thanks - I just saw those the other day. I need a set for my box, no doubt.