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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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O.K. I've looked at some old posting and some say use a 34 mm some a 33 mm. (Napa told me they have a 32 and a 34 no 33 )
Which one is it ? I have a 99 Coupe, and want to grease the spindle and ckeck the torque.

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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I don't recall the size off hand but I do recall that you can rent the socket at AutoZone.

Hope this helps...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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I don't think they make odd sizes (33mm). Where are you? I have a 32 and 34.
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I got mine at NAPA 34
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It's a 34 mm, no question about it. I'm a mechanic and I just changed my left rear wheel bearing last weekend, so I can guarantee you, its a frickin 34 mm socket.
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Thanks everybody, got a 34 mm from AutoZone. The whole job took about 30 min. for both wheels.
Glad I did it, the right rear was not to torque specs.

Many Thanks again.
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34 works, i use it, it's actually a 33(most shops don't carry it)
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american size 1 5/16
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