Star bolt size-- rear driveshaft

ophidia · April 1, 2010

Hey guys/gals,

Does anyone know what size the 12 pt bolts are that hold on the rear driveshaft? I'm going to pull it tonight to have new u-joints pressed in and will need to get a socket (I don't have crap for star sockets).

Thanks!

PUR PONY · April 1, 2010

off the top of my head i THINK they are 12mm

I just use a box wrench and hammer to loosen them.

IZwack · April 1, 2010

Yeah they are 12mm.. and they arent really "star sockets", just regular 12-point sockets.

ophidia · April 1, 2010

Sounds good. Thanks!

ton789 · April 15, 2010

ophidia said:
Hey guys/gals,

Does anyone know what size the 12 pt bolts are that hold on the rear driveshaft? I'm going to pull it tonight to have new u-joints pressed in and will need to get a socket (I don't have crap for star sockets).

Thanks!

ton789 · April 15, 2010

I have a 2000 Explorer Limited; the front Differential broke I try every socket there was to removed the drive shaft but but nothing fit. After a real close look I notice it also take a torque star in the middle! of the bolt, a #27 torque. Job Done!

Star bolt size-- rear driveshaft

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