1998 5.0 front driveshaft hardware sizes needed

[Mbrooks420]

Well. After a solid launch I broke the CV on my front driveshaft. I am hours from home, and need to know what size Torx holds the front shaft on. I’m sure I can dig up the 8mm for the CV side in the Mounty somewhere, but I’m not sure I have any Torx bits that will be good enough to remove the ones on there now.

Anyone know what size they are? T25?

 

[Turdle]

I think t30, maybe t27 lemme check real quick.

 

[Turdle]

T27 might get it, but T30 is the snug one--hope this helps.

Where are you?

 

[Mbrooks420]

On the road in Ohio. South of Cleveland. I heard some light clinking noises yesterday, and then I sheared something off inside. In drive and not moving the shaft spins inside the CV. Awesome.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Thanks a bunch. Off to get a T30. I also think I have the global market corner on 9mm sockets. I found no less than 8 of them in my bags.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’ve got my lucky 12 inch breaker bar. Failing that, I’ve got my power inverter and 4 inch grinder. It’s coming off. I’m kinda salty. This shaft has on 40k since being rebuilt with the “good” stuff.

 

[Mbrooks420]

On a positive note. Plenty clean under here.

 

[Mbrooks420]

And done. Should have tried pulling the Torx out with my impact drill. :/

 

[Turdle]

Now you need a parking brake brick. Other than that, good to go home I bet.