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Medi0cr3 · 09-26-2013, 12:33 PM

Anybody know exactly what tool/type sizes for removal of the drive shaft to that rubber damper to output shaft? Dropping my tranny later. Need to know what size to get so I dont have to buy a thousand tools.. Looks like a torx bit and maybe a torx socket or something? Doesn't look like a 12 point will fit on one of the bolts reliably.

Thx!!

Chris82xx · 09-26-2013, 04:43 PM

They're external torx bolts. Go to Sears and buy Craftsman new Universal wrenches. I paid $50 for a metric set and they're great to have around. They'll hold the bolts.

K32 Camaro · 09-27-2013, 11:04 PM

A 6 point fits well enough. I think they're only set to about 80 ft lbs. Can't remember what size.. Either 18 or 21 mm pretty sure.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-28-2013, 08:42 AM

Buy the correct, properly sized tool. If you have a Harbor Freight in your area, an entire set of the correct sockets will cost less than one wrench from Sears. I choose not to ever use 'universal' wrenches as there's too much chance of slippage that can/will mess up a fastener.

John B.

09-26-2013, 12:33 PM	#1
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	Tool sizes for drive shaft? Anybody know exactly what tool/type sizes for removal of the drive shaft to that rubber damper to output shaft? Dropping my tranny later. Need to know what size to get so I dont have to buy a thousand tools.. Looks like a torx bit and maybe a torx socket or something? Doesn't look like a 12 point will fit on one of the bolts reliably. Thx!! __________________ Night Fury Cam Borla LT Headers and Borla Cat Back ATAK 9in. diff with 4.11's, DSS Axles, and Alum Shaft Hurst Short-Shifter; Ideal Garage Master Cylinder H-E Street Slayer Twin Billet Clutch BMR: Adjustable; Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Extreme Sway Bar. BMR Subframe Bushings. Strange Rear Coilovers and mounts Tuned by Rhino79

09-26-2013, 04:43 PM	#2
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	They're external torx bolts. Go to Sears and buy Craftsman new Universal wrenches. I paid $50 for a metric set and they're great to have around. They'll hold the bolts. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

09-28-2013, 08:42 AM	#4
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Buy the correct, properly sized tool. If you have a Harbor Freight in your area, an entire set of the correct sockets will cost less than one wrench from Sears. I choose not to ever use 'universal' wrenches as there's too much chance of slippage that can/will mess up a fastener. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

09-27-2013, 11:04 PM	#3
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	A 6 point fits well enough. I think they're only set to about 80 ft lbs. Can't remember what size.. Either 18 or 21 mm pretty sure.