Questions about axle replacement.
1. The bolts for the inner CV joints seem to require a odd tool, unless I am wrong. Will a torx type tool work or do I need something special?
2. What is the correct torque for the CV bolts?
3. What is the required torque for the big nut on the wheel end of the axle?
I get a clicking noise under acceleration, replacing the entire rear drive shaft assembly didn't solve that problem. It sounds similar to a bad CV joint, so I wonder if I should plan on replacing the rear axles. CV joints normally last a long time, provided the rubber boots are still good, I have not taken a close look at the boots yet.
1. The bolts for the inner CV joints seem to require a odd tool, unless I am wrong. Will a torx type tool work or do I need something special?
2. What is the correct torque for the CV bolts?
3. What is the required torque for the big nut on the wheel end of the axle?
I get a clicking noise under acceleration, replacing the entire rear drive shaft assembly didn't solve that problem. It sounds similar to a bad CV joint, so I wonder if I should plan on replacing the rear axles. CV joints normally last a long time, provided the rubber boots are still good, I have not taken a close look at the boots yet.
It is called a Triple Square tool and NO a Torx will not work. There is also a rubber bearing on the driveshaft that some people have issues with. Check it out too.
Thanks, will look for triple square tools, when I looked up new axles, I also found new CV bolts and did not think they looked like torx type.
The entire drive shaft assembly was replaced, including the center support bearing, so all of that should be OK.
The entire drive shaft assembly was replaced, including the center support bearing, so all of that should be OK.
Thanks again, I found the triple square tools, easy now that I know what they are called.
I can't seem to find the correct torque for the bolts. I found a article with axle replacement description, and it said 80 ft-lbs for the triple square bolts, but he also said he couldn't find the factory spec for the bolt torque.
So is 80 ft-lbs correct or how do we find the proper torque for these bolts?
I can't seem to find the correct torque for the bolts. I found a article with axle replacement description, and it said 80 ft-lbs for the triple square bolts, but he also said he couldn't find the factory spec for the bolt torque.
So is 80 ft-lbs correct or how do we find the proper torque for these bolts?
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Inner flange bolts come in two sizes, M10 or M12, depending on the engine power output I suppose. Same thing with the outer end big bolt. The official name for that triple square head is XZN by the way.
Drive shaft to final drive flange M10 50 Nm + 90°
Drive shaft to final drive flange M12 90 Nm + 90°
Drive shaft to wheel bearing for vehicles with 16" running gear 200 Nm
Drive shaft to wheel bearing for vehicles with 17"/18"/18" plus running gear 500 Nm
Upper suspension link to wheel bearing housing 95 Nm
Drive shaft to final drive flange M10 50 Nm + 90°
Drive shaft to final drive flange M12 90 Nm + 90°
Drive shaft to wheel bearing for vehicles with 16" running gear 200 Nm
Drive shaft to wheel bearing for vehicles with 17"/18"/18" plus running gear 500 Nm
Upper suspension link to wheel bearing housing 95 Nm