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Posted by: Natedog Jan 16 2005, 12:13 AM

Howdy,

So the bolts on the CV joints are a 12 point Torks bit. I'm not sure of the metric size but a SAE T-40 is a hair small. It's smaller enought that I couldn't torque the bolts.

The local ACE hardware doesn't carry metric Torks.

Any tips out there???

Cheers,
Nate

Posted by: 911914 Jan 16 2005, 12:19 AM

8mm is the size I have that fits snugly. Been told to make sure the right size is used as easy to strip the inside of bolt if wrong size used account bolts don't want to come out since been in there along time and then you are screwed and in for a long/hard time of getting them out (like trying to file two flats on the bolt head to get a vise grip to hold, etc.). One of our other better informed mechanic types out there might have another size they know of that fits.

Posted by: balthazar Jan 16 2005, 12:20 AM

Autozone has them. It's a 4 pack, hanging on a peg in the tool section. I bought mine in Indiana so they may not have them in stock. If they dont stock them you can have them order a set. They are like $14.95 where as the one pelican sells is $25 or so.

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Posted by: trekkor Jan 16 2005, 12:28 AM

8mm 12 point allen...

Use an air ratchet with a 6" extension to remove or install in less than 60 seconds per side. IPB Image

Then torque to 31 ft pds.

KT

Posted by: markb Jan 16 2005, 01:13 AM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Jan 15 2005, 10:28 PM)
8mm 12 point allen...

Use an air ratchet with a 6" extension to remove or install in less than 60 seconds per side. IPB Image

Then torque to 31 ft pds.

KT

Posted by: mack914 Jan 16 2005, 08:07 AM

AutoZone- 4pack $14.95

Posted by: Natedog Jan 16 2005, 08:50 AM

Thanks guys!

I don't know where I would find a 8 mm 12 pt allen key.
Looks like I'm headin back to AZ today for the 4-pack.

Cheers,
Nate

Posted by: Headrage Jan 16 2005, 09:16 AM

Got mine at a bug shop. Cost around 7 or 8 bucks.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 16 2005, 09:37 AM

IPB Image

Any bug parts pusher should have this puppy in stock.

Posted by: rezron Jan 16 2005, 10:01 AM

I think it's actually an 8mm spline drive- not a torx.
Got mine at my local parts store for $7.

rezron

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Jan 16 2005, 10:26 AM

Yes, NOT a TORX, think the guy at my flaps called it a cv joint tool and it came in a 4 pack for less than $10.

Posted by: kenporacer Jan 16 2005, 11:19 AM

any body else replace these with same size allen after you've gotten them off?

Posted by: Mark Henry Jan 16 2005, 11:32 AM

QUOTE (kenporacer @ Jan 16 2005, 01:19 PM)
any body else replace these with same size allen after you've gotten them off?

You'll find an allen strips out easier...