Rear allen key carrier bolts | VW Vortex - Volkswagen Forum
Sep 26, 2012 · Where can I purchase the allen key bolts the hold the carrier to the stub axle? I saw some on ECS but wasn't sure they were the correct ones. Are the...
What size hex head for front axle removal? - Concours Owners …
Jul 22, 2013 · Buy a 12mm allen key and cut off a ~1.25" stub. You can use this stub with a 12mm box end to remove the axle. I carry this in the tool roll for on-the-road use and use the remaining allen key for in shop use.
1.9 stub shaft fitting guide please | VW T4 Forum - VW T5 Forum
May 15, 2014 · When i mounted my new stub shaft i noticed that the rubber O-ring (seal) on the axle side of the stub was not there. And i didnt have a O-ring to put. I know that this one has the job to seal the grease in to the axle.
Xtrainer front axle nut? - Beta Motorcycles - ThumperTalk
Aug 21, 2018 · The axle is actually one long bolt, threaded on the disc brake side. The left fork is threaded where the axle is screwed into it. The big hex is how to turn it. It's been mentioned the hex stub tool comes with the stock tools kit, or a hex …
Technical 1.4 500 rear calliper removal - The FIAT Forum
May 5, 2014 · Could anyone confirm the size of Allen key or hex key needed to loosen the calliper bolts? Yes I can confirm that you will need to remove the rear hub from the axle assembly - four bolts at the back.
Constant Velocity (CV) Joints - vw-resource.com
Regarding the bolts that hold the CV joints in place, Rob and Dave initially decided that there are three types - allen key, 6-point, and the more common 12-point. There is apparently a 12-point tool which is part of a 1/2 socket, so you can use a normal ratchet or torsion bar to tighten them.
Rear caliper bolt confusion!! - abarthforum.co.uk
Aug 14, 2014 · My caliper is bolted to it's mount using Allen bolts with absolutely no room for access with an Allen key, so the whole ruddy stub axle had to be removed just to access the caliper bolts. What's that all about then?
Stuck Allen Bolt - how to remove - South Bay Riders
Oct 12, 2008 · I have a bolt with a allen-key head that will not budge. 8mm? This bolt was installed by the factory (obviously too tight) and I have managed to round off a allen-key attempting to remove the bolt. How do I get it out?
Possible shortcut for an irritating job with the rear brakes
Oct 10, 2021 · Swing the stub axle outwards, and then a standard Allen key with a ring spanner over the end will fit in (still no room for an allen socket) and break the silly bolt free with the minimum of hassle.
Tips For Removing a Stuck Thru-Axle (let’s do it) – Brainy Biker
A classic method would be to soak the axle’s parts sticking out with penetration oil such as PB Blaster and then lightly tap the axle with a rubber mallet or an equivalent. Another option is to put an Allen key into the axle’s head and tap it even harder.