Dumb(?) question about rear wheel bearings
06-13-2007, 06:52 PM
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Dumb(?) question about rear wheel bearings
So I get these rear wheel bearing kits and the things have a bunch of screws in there with heads that look like torx, except the male end of the torx, like the end of a torx screwdriver. WTF are these for, the axle? What tool is used to tighten those?
06-13-2007, 06:55 PM
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They are replacement bolts for the half shaft. They are supposed to be replaced every time they are removed due to the thread locker on the threads. They mount the half shaft to the stub axle at the differential. A standard inverted torx is used. Sears should have the socket. DO NOT STRIP THESE! Pain in the **** indeed if this happens! Very tight due to the thread locker.
You will need a 1/2 inch impact to crack these suckers loose. A 3/8 won't cut it. I can't even imagine doing these by hand.
You will need a 1/2 inch impact to crack these suckers loose. A 3/8 won't cut it. I can't even imagine doing these by hand.
Last edited by bicylindrico; 06-13-2007 at 07:03 PM.
