Flywheel removal
What's the tool for the flywheel bolts called? 12 pt 12mm similar to torx
bit.
Thanks
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12 point, triple square either or, actually there maybe another name as well but
it is NOT torx
Ryan Perella
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Yep. It's called a triple square. I picked up a set from a local auto parts
store for a few bucks and then cut the one that fit down to a size that would
fit in there with a socket. Even then, they're not that easy to get out. You
might want to order a few spare bolts as you'll probably screw up a few of them
if your experience goes anything like mine.
Andrew Olson
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I think official name is XZN.
Erkka
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replacing them with torx would be a great idea though. I think they are shit,
real shallow, small thin edges (because there are 12 instead of 6 points) which
is what makes them easy to strip
Ryan Perella
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Can anyone confirm the size - 8mm, 10mm or 12mm ?
Thanks
Paul
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It's 12mm.
Held up beautifully to use with an impact gun as well as a torque wrench when
reinstalling, without any damage to the tool or fasteners. You do have to be
very careful to fully engage the tool. I have been told that grinding the
chamfer off of the tool will help you get more of the tool engaged with the
fastener, but it wasn't necessary in my case. I replaced the bolts just on
general principal, I was not aware that there was a recommendation in the WSM to
do so. It's just something I've always done in the past.
Dave A.