Replacing U-Joints

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OCRIM504
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Can you tell me what is the proper size and style of socket to remove the bolts from the drive shaft to axle flange on the rear end. I don't want to take a chance of stripping the head. "Very tight, rusty"

Thanks, John
Jul 8, 2007 at 6:24 AM
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JWALTH02
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I'd hit it several times with some WD40 or Knock-em-loose before trying but they could be anything from 1/2" 12point socket to a 5/8" 6point which I doubt, but really just clean them off really good and take some sockets under with you.
Jun 3, 2021 at 3:04 AM
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