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Positively_Cynical

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Hi folks,
I am in the middle of taking off my rear suspension to treat some rust and replace things like the brake lines. I have freed off pretty much every bolt apart from the six that attach the driveshafts to the gearbox. I know a special tool is required. Does anyone know the size for this? I see there are single sizes available at machine mart. They have M6 upwards.
 
It's an M8 triple square, also known as XZN or spline. Get a good one... the bolts are easy to strip! Get a 'long' one if possible, they are easier to get in square.
 
Excellent! Thanks for the info. Being the worlds slowest mechanic everything has had literally months to let repeat applications of plus gas to soak in. So far everything has came off without any extreme measures

 
So that's why we haven't seen you at any meet's.

Have you cut into your sills yet?

Alan.
 
Whereabouts are you? I have one for lend. I am sure plenty others have too. Having said that the are only a few of quid for a set. Essential for driveshafts and clutches.
 
Rob,
Thanks for the offer.
In Larbert, central Scotland.

I got a set of bits today and it does contain a spline tool which is a good fit.

Alan,
You are right - long time no see. I cut into my sills back in November. Basically a total mess behind them! I've not put in much time since then but over the Easter holidays I've put in a few hours. Lots of welding needed. I will upload some pics in due course.
 
Before you apply that spline tool to your CV bolts, make sure that the inserts in the heads of the bolts are clean and that the spline tool goes as far in as possible. If you round off the bolts (or the tool) you enter into a whole world of misery .... (ask me how I know. Actually, don't!)


Oli.
 
Can I second Oli but add to tap it in to seat fully with a hammer

If it rounds off you can use a nut/bolt gripper - in fact I use the nut/bolt gripper anyway on bolts that look suspiciously old and seized as they dont damage the bolt and you save risking spline damage so can re-use the bolts.
 
Best thing you nwill ever buy is a set of IRWIN removal sockets £45 well spent.Rounded nuts bolts and even cap heads just pop out.
 

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

Before you apply that spline tool to your CV bolts, make sure that the inserts in the heads of the bolts are clean and that the spline tool goes as far in as possible. If you round off the bolts (or the tool) you enter into a whole world of misery .... (ask me how I know. Actually, don't!)


Oli.
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Here here!

I dig the heads out to get rid of all the cr*p that accumulates.
 
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