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What size are the triple square (12pt) bolts for our front axles? The tech article

Old 04-06-2007, 03:34 PM
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Default What size are the triple square (12pt) bolts for our front axles? The tech article

says 8mm, but I know that isn't right and my Bentley manual is on my laptop at work.

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Default 10mm triple squares. You can get one at autozone.

Autozone's set comes with a 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm
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Great, thanks! Trying to minimize the # of trips to the parts store
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No problem man. What job are you doing?
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Default Replacing 'crunchy' CV joints (axles). Currently stuck on the upper control arm pinch bolts

and.... I broke off both ABS sensor bolts (both were rusted 1/2 way through).
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it comes in a 4 pack anyways......so if he is wrong the right one will be in there.
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Default Me? Wrong? Happen to have them out.. heres your proof :)

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Default Damn man. I had a nightmare experience with that doing my suspension.

My ABS sensor bolts came out fine but the pinch bolt was a nightmare. Heres my <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2620352.phtml">story</a> on that. My main problem was that rust built up between the knuckles that hold the two upper control arms and thats what was holding the bolt in place. I sliced the bolt in half with a dremel cut off wheel and shaved down a bit of the inside of the knuckle of the upright. If you need a better explanation let me know, I have the upright off the car right now and can take pics. I'll be around all night, post back and let me know the status, I'll try my best to help.
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sorry for doubting you......i have a set in my garage but I was too lazy to go check.
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lol no problem I'm only kidding. cheers :-D

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