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1982Porsche924 · Joined: 14 Nov 2002 Posts: 679 Location: Cupertino, CA

What tool is needed to remove the CV joings, looks like a 12 point or something.

Also, to remove the discs, is it a 36mm socket? My friend had a 34mm, but even that didn't fit.
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1979 Porsche 924 "S"
Engine: Euro pistons, Light Flywheel, Weber TB, Bursch Header, Cam Wheel
Suspension: Front coil-overs, adj sways, Solid bush. Thicker tors. bars, 5-bolt, BBS rims
Body: Fiberglass widebody kit, 931 Nose

924 turbo · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2003 3:28 pm Post subject:

The axles are held on by 8mm 12-point bolts. You do not need to remove the 36mm nut that holds on the disc brake hub to remove the discs. If your car has a spacer, slide it off, then remove the discs. They are held on by a couple Phillips-head screws. If there is no spacer, you should be able to see the screws once the wheel is off. The cars with no spacer should be '85.5-up 944 and 924S models.

When you try to remove the axle bolts, make sure you hammer the tool into the head of the bolt to prevent stripping them.
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Paul · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:03 am Post subject:

On the 12 point bolts, it sometimes helps to "wake them up" by taking a punch and hammer and tap along the outside of the bolt heads before trying to remove them.

Roger · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1235 Location: Cordova, TN

I needed a breaker bar to get the axel nuts off. Also if you are planning on cleaning and repacking the CV joints I would recomend several cans of parts cleaner, some gloves and lots of rags. Its a messy job.
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