12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange

[ats at longcoeur.com (Patrick Bureau)]

AutoZone has them in a set of 3, 12-10-8

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->-----Original Message-----
->From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org 
->[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Rick Kellner
->Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 5:31 AM
->To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
->Subject: RE: 12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange
->
->Is this bit readily available at Sears?  I know GAP has them 
->however; I would prefer not to pay shipping for one small item.
->Thanks, Rick.
->
->-----Original Message-----
->From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
->[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of T Berk
->Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 2:03 AM
->Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
->Subject: Re: 12 Point triple-square drive bit for axle flange
->
->Jeff Toomasson wrote:
->
->> 
->>>Are the 12 point triple-square bolts that hold on the axle drive
->flange 8mm
->>>or 10mm?  I know the head bolts are 12mm so that bit won't 
->be of help.
->
->>>Thanks, Rick. 
->>>_________
->
->
-> > That would be 8mm...
-> >
-> > JT
-> >
->
->I concur.
->
->I am given to understand out of the four pack of common sizes 
->the 10 mm is used to remove certain vw 'HUBCAPS'.
->
->One thing that has helped me is to:
->
->- Get a bunch of long 3/8" extensions.
->
->- Get a deep socket 1/2" er socket. Gaf tape the 8 mm driver 
->to it as a semi permanent install. This will make sense after 
->you get started.
->
->- Use a screw driver in the vented part of the brake disk to 
->prevent the
->
->axle from rotating. It holds up against the brake caliper. If 
->non-vented, you can vice grip the thing or a helper can hold 
->the tire/rim/wheel package while you work from under the car.
->
->- Be sure to spray some brake cleaner into the socket heads 
->of the CV joints fasteners. Be sure to tap the 8mm firmly 
->into the heads before you go torquing on stuff, else you 
->strip the damn things.
->
->- Use a 3/8" drive breaker bar, not your ratchet, to break 
->the hold those fasteners have. The ratchet can come into play 
->right after you 'snap' the things loose.
->
->
->hth,
->TBerk
->
->
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