Date:         Wed, 15 Dec 2004 10:24:19 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: So some CV's require a "custom" tool?
Comments: To: jbrush@AROS.NET
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You can find the 12 point "Triple Square" tool at lots of Auto Parts
places, right on the shelf or tool hooks. You can always flag down the
Snapon or Matco tool trucks and get one. I like the Matco extra long one
myself as the long skinny shaft clears the CV boots better in some bolt
positions and is easier to get into place on the outer CV bolts in the
wheel bearing "cave".

It is also known as an "XZN" bit. the CV uses 8mm.

Mark

MarkAnonymous Digest wrote:

>....... My CVs need the 'star' tool, which is 12 points? and not
>in an auto parts store? Nah, there must be places that sell them and I am
>asking the wrong question.
>
>I was told I can get it from Bus Depot, but that's a bummer in that I have
>to order, wait, pull the joint, see if it can be reused, and then maybe
>order a new CV, wait, and install it.....
>
>First I want to take the shaft off and see what I am up against.
>
>I think I am missing something here that would make this a lot easier.
>Anyone bought this 12 point tool at Sears, Home Depot, FLAPS, or whatever?
>Its not  mentioned at all in any of the writeups that I have seen, as
>being a hard part to find.
>
>