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Jul 5, 2006 | 04:52 PM

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Cscokd

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Help - What Size Socket?

I have to remove my rear axle half-shaft to work on the CV joint. Anybody know what size socket I need to go buy to remove that huge nut on the axle? Thanks for the help.
John

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Jul 5, 2006 | 07:23 PM

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Rear Axle nut is 34MM.

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Jul 5, 2006 | 07:35 PM

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Thanks!
John

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Jul 5, 2006 | 08:33 PM

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axle nut

Size is same as sae 1 5/16".

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