12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange

[tim at unrealexpectations.ath.cx (stetson)]

Howdy Mr.

I have done 2 axle jobs without having 12pt. (but now will never have to
again!)

I used vice grips.

Since you are not going to be re-using the bolts they should work for ytou
too.

HTH,

Tim

Teamwork is essential -- it allows you to blame someone else.

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004, Jacob wrote:

> I recently made the mistake thinking that the 6 point vs. 12 point is
> the same as a 6 sided socket vs 12 sided. Now that you know how I
> stripped the bolts any ideas on how to get them out? I got all but 4
> bolts on the passanger side out, those 4 are the only stripped ones.  I
> just need to get them out, then I can get new ones.
>
> T Berk wrote:
>
> > > That would be 8mm...
> > >
> > > JT
> > >
> >
> > I concur.
> >
> > I am given to understand out of the four pack of common sizes the 10
> > mm is used to remove certain vw 'HUBCAPS'.
> >
> > One thing that has helped me is to:
> >
> > - Get a bunch of long 3/8" extensions.
> >
> > - Get a deep socket 1/2" er socket. Gaf tape the 8 mm driver to it as
> > a semi permanent install. This will make sense after you get started.
> >
> > - Use a screw driver in the vented part of the brake disk to prevent
> > the axle from rotating. It holds up against the brake caliper. If
> > non-vented, you can vice grip the thing or a helper can hold the
> > tire/rim/wheel package while you work from under the car.
> >
> > - Be sure to spray some brake cleaner into the socket heads of the CV
> > joints fasteners. Be sure to tap the 8mm firmly into the heads before
> > you go torquing on stuff, else you strip the damn things.
> >
> > - Use a 3/8" drive breaker bar, not your ratchet, to break the hold
> > those fasteners have. The ratchet can come into play right after you
> > 'snap' the things loose.
> >
> >
> > hth,
> > TBerk
> >
> >
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