CV Joint, 12-pt bit size for bolts? |
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CV Joint, 12-pt bit size for bolts? |
dcecc1968 |
Nov 19 2019, 08:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 251 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
Can't seem to find a reference for the size of this bit. Thanks for your help.
-Don |
injunmort |
Nov 19 2019, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
triple square size 8
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wndsrfr |
Nov 19 2019, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,429 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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jcd914 |
Nov 19 2019, 10:36 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
triple square size 8 IMO replace them with 6point allen head and cross drill the heads for safety wire. Somebody here sells them... IMO using 6 point Allen bolts is a mistake. In my experience the allen heads strip much easier than the 12 point triple square bolts. The triple square drive was designed to handle more torque than the older design of the allen heads. The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. The safety wire is a very good idea but kind of a PITA to wire them. Jim |
Olympic 914 |
Nov 19 2019, 12:30 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,670 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
The key to being successful with either style bolt is cleaning the heads of the bolts out so the tool fits all the way in so you have full engagement. Also make sure the threads on the bolt and in the bolt hole are clean when you assemble them. And use a torque wrench to get the correct torque on them. I have found that after cleaning with a screwdriver or other pointed object, place the tool in and give it a few taps with a small hammer to seat the tool before trying to remove them. |
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