Looking for the right tool to...., tighten CV bolts |
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Looking for the right tool to...., tighten CV bolts |
Natedog |
Jan 16 2005, 12:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 107 Joined: 20-October 03 From: Fort Collins, CO Member No.: 1,265 |
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 |
Trekkor |
Jan 16 2005, 12:28 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
8mm 12 point allen...
Use an air ratchet with a 6" extension to remove or install in less than 60 seconds per side. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) Then torque to 31 ft pds. KT |
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