Re: The inner cv bolts

["Graydon D. Stuckey" <graydon@apollo.gmi.edu>]

On Wed, 3 Jul 1996, Martin Slotterback wrote:

> Robert Paul Andrews wrote:
> > 
> > Does anyone know the best way to break free the inner CV bolts (torque type
> > lookin).  I did it on my old 5000 w/o a prob, but on my 90, they just seem
> > to be in there so good without able to get good leverage on a ratchet.
> > Advice hints would be appreciated as I will be doint this tommorrow.
> > Thanks
> > Rob
> > randrews@post.smu.edu====================================================================
> Hey,
>  Take the star bit and insert it all the way then give it a good hit with 
> a hammer first. Try to loosen it now most times it will give way. 
> 
Guys,

	First, make sure you have the 12 point spline drive bit that goes 
in those bolts.  They use a number 10 spline drive, NOT a Torx, and NOT 
an Allen wrench.  They have 12 points, not 6 like allen and torx.  I 
bought mine from Snap-on for 20.00.

	I used a long (3') extension on a 1/2" drive ratchet.  I was 
under the car positioning the spline drive bit in the bolts (and cleaning 
the crud out of the bolt sockets to get the bit in all the way) adn a 
partner was beside the wheel well turning the wrench.  The right side was 
very tight (over 100 ft-lbs) while the left side was prolly less than 75 
ft-lbs.

HTH

Later, ---------------------------------------------------------- 
Graydon D. Stuckey 	'85 Mazda RX7 GS, no toys 
graydon@apollo.gmi.edu 	'86 Audi 5000 CS Turbo Quattro, has toys
Flint, Michigan USA	'89 Thunderbird SC, lotsa toys