#1 rule of working on cars.
Never EVER rush to do ANYTHING.
#2 rule of working on cars.
If a bolt is going in hard, don't keep going. Chances are, it'll strip, cross-thread, or break.
#3 rule of working on cars.
Keep your bolts/nuts/tools organized. Know where they go, and make mental notes. Otherwise, a paint pen does wonders.
Oh well. Live and learn. Hope you get it sorted out.
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