1980 Half Shaft Removal
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Le Mans Master
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1980 Half Shaft Removal
What socket do I need to remove the U bolts from the rear U-joint ? I can't get any to grab and they don't look stripped
Last edited by Burnt71; Aug 22, 2012 at 06:07 PM.
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It's been a few years since I pulled a C-3 rear end apart, but if I remember correctly, I used a box/open combination wrench. I don't recall being able to get a socket and ratchet in there....
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Not all of these Cars left the Factory with the same Bolts. And who knows what somebody has put in since. It could be 8pt Torx, 12 pt Hex , 6 pt Socket Head or just a regular 6 pt Hex. What ever You put back in should be Grade 8 or better. This is not an area to use a cheap socket.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lancaster PA
Not all of these Cars left the Factory with the same Bolts. And who knows what somebody has put in since. It could be 8pt Torx, 12 pt Hex , 6 pt Socket Head or just a regular 6 pt Hex. What ever You put back in should be Grade 8 or better. This is not an area to use a cheap socket.
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