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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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What size torx bit is used to remove the front spindle(wheel hub)?
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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i think its a torx 55.
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i think its a torx 55.
It is. They are a real bitc to remove. My car is not a daily driver and has never been in salt and getting those bolts out was a real challenge. If you get the SKF ones from Pfadt, they come with new bolts.

If it is a rear, you need new axle nuts also.


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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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[QUOTE=timd38;1573356810]It is. They are a real bitc to remove. My car is not a daily driver and has never been in salt and getting those bolts out was a real challenge. If you get the SKF ones from Pfadt, they come with new bolts.

If it is a rear, you need new axle nuts also.

Yea they are a real treat to remove,2 smashed fingers and busted knuckles later I got them out,not to mention going back in also.
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