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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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hey i was wondering what size socket is the bolt to the oil line that is on the rear housing. i don't have it and i don't feel like buying multiple sockets to find out which one it is.

btw what is the torque spec to the axle nuts? thanksssssss
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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I think it's a 23mm.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Size is 7/8 wrench.
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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23mm sounds right; I bought a large metric socket set just for the oil cooler bolts which includes 22-26mm sockets. If you use SAE sizes for it, you'll end up rounding off the corners or jamming the socket/wrench on. I've also used large crescent wrenches wherever I have had room to fit them.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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cool thanks guys. it was a 23
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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If anyone gets stuck on this,I used a 15/16 inch socket...They don't put a 23mm in the Socket sets around here.!
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