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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Default axle nut socket size???
changing out the cv boot. does anyone know the socket size to remove the nut (center of rotor) accessing the cv boot on c5?. it is a 30-34 mm. thx
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33mm, I think. I have the socket, but I'm at work this moment
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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33mm worked for me.
On some cars I have tried it on, it fits tighter, but it fits perfect on my Z06. I think all the axle nuts are the same, even for C6s.
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its 33mm, but if you go to autozone or advance they have a loaner kit with 30, 32, 34 and 36mm. 34 works just fine!
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its 33mm, but if you go to autozone or advance they have a loaner kit with 30, 32, 34 and 36mm. 34 works just fine!
34 worked for me also
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