What size torx bits for stub axle please

[NX-STEP]

Hi all, I'm replacing a bent stub axle but need the four torx bits sizes.
3 are same size and 4th is slightly smaller?

Please help, not much light left.

 

[H182]

I THINK it was 3 10mm and one 8mm, I was reading a thread the other day. Let me see if I can find it.

 

[NX-STEP]

I THINK it was 3 10mm and one 8mm, I was reading a thread the other day. Let me see if I can find it.

Do I also need a deep socket for the bolts at rear of the stub axle

 

[H182]

Dunno about that, they're actually M10 and M8. Pics and some details in this thread:

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-ff-bg-182-picture-heavy.705220/page-3#post-10838393

 

[NX-STEP]

What size TX piece does that equate to? 27 & 40?

 

[GrahamS]

it's a 40 or 45 IIRC. Make sure you take some time cleaning up the threads on the rear of the bolts. It will save you hours, rounding the bolt and breaking tools. A dremmel and wirebrush is best.

 

[James]

Yeah defo get some penetrating oil on them. Deep sockets required and you'll use a whole vocabulary of swear words

 

[GrahamS]

The first time I did them I didn't clean up the backs and it took me hours, 2 broken tools and a blow torch. The second time I cleaned the backs up properly and had both sides done in an hour.

 

[NX-STEP]

Yeah defo get some penetrating oil on them. Deep sockets required and you'll use a whole vocabulary of swear words

What size bits did you use to remove the screws?
Today I got a spline set that had an m8 and m10 but they didn't fit?

 

[NX-STEP]

Halfords don't have m10 or m8, where can I buy the sockets bits to remove the four screws?
I bought a spline set today that had an m8 and m10 only they didn't fit ? They had twelve splines while mine looks more

 

[NX-STEP]

Halfords don't have m10 or m8, where can I buy the sockets bits to remove the four screws?
I bought a spline set today that had an m8 and m10 only they didn't fit ? They had twelve splines while mine looks more

Mine has six splines- is that torx? Hex? Or some special holding me up tool?

 

[James]

They're torx bits mate, I can't remember the exact size though.

M8 and M10 are the thread size. Torx is the head type.

If you search axle spacer threads, you'll find the info you need there I rekkon. I'd do it for you but I'm currently 5 pints deep in the pub

 

[Daniel]

Clios use T20, T30 and T40.

Just got to halfords, buy the bits. If you own a Clio for any longer than a month, it's guaranteed you'll need them again.

 

[NX-STEP]

They're torx bits mate, I can't remember the exact size though.

M8 and M10 are the thread size. Torx is the head type.

If you search axle spacer threads, you'll find the info you need there I rekkon. I'd do it for you but I'm currently 5 pints deep in the pub

Thank you for answering, have a good one!

 

[NX-STEP]

Clios use T20, T30 and T40.

Just got to halfords, buy the bits. If you own a Clio for any longer than a month, it's guaranteed you'll need them again.

I have a T30 and that didn't fit. I bought a T40 and a T27 and they both didn't fit? Any ideas? I'm not a noob but then I'm not a professional mechanic.

 

[barnesautos]

I'm sure it's a Torx 45 , 50 max

 

[NX-STEP]

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I'm sure it's a Torx 45 , 50 max

Okay and what size for the fourth screw that is smaller please?

 

[NX-STEP]

The one that is smaller is out of view in the picture

 

[barnesautos]

Okay and what size for the fourth screw that is smaller please?

I'd say it would be a Torx 40 being a smaller one and come to think now the larger one would be a 50 . Oh Jesus I can't remember now . [emoji33]

 

[James]

If I'm sober enough tomorrow I'll whip the back wheel/disc off and get you pics and sizes.

A

 

[Jekyll]

It'll be cheaper to buy a set of torx sockets on a rail on a 3/8th drive from halfords. That way you've always got them then.

 

[bloke]

40 & 47

 

[NX-STEP]

40 & 47

I tried a T40 and it didn't fit?

 

[Daniel]

I tried a T40 and it didn't fit?

So just go up/down in size as required??

I don't mean to be rude, but Should you be working on cars?!

 

[NX-STEP]

So just go up/down in size as required??

I don't mean to be rude, but Should you be working on cars?!

I'm being ribbed because I am asking for help in the right section? That's what this site is for isn't it, talk of cars/problems/solutions? But anyway...

 

[Jekyll]

Not being ribbed mate, but surely common sense is that if the said size doesnt fit, then try the next one up or down.

 

[NX-STEP]

Not being ribbed mate, but surely common sense is that if the said size doesnt fit, then try the next one up or down.

true

 

[Tommo.]

So just go up/down in size as required??

I don't mean to be rude, but Should you be working on cars?!

I have to agree with Daniel - common sense, surely?

Anyway, it looks like a T45 to me, but as has already been said, get yourself a set of Torx bits from Halfords and it'll save you the hassle of buying individual sockets, only to find they're the wrong ones.

 

[Daniel]

I'm being ribbed because I am asking for help in the right section? That's what this site is for isn't it, talk of cars/problems/solutions? But anyway...

You're not being ribbed mate.

But if something doesn't fit, you try the next size.

If you go to a shoe shop and try a pair of size 9's but they're too tight, would you ask for some 10's? Or would you just leave the shop claiming you didn't know what to do?

 

[bloke]

I tried a T40 and it didn't fit?

40 and 47, clean the crap out and 40 will fit.