On a recent cv axel replacement I found both the tri and hex on the same
axel.  Of course the hex heads were out of sight and had me trying for quite
a while to get the tri in there by feel and not making it.  I figure a
sadist did it.  As for getting in and out for tools, I have found that for
some stuff like the joints a simple short raising of the vehicle is very
convenient.  I have a couple 2 by 8 that I drive up on for each side.  That
little 3 inch lift is just right.  (a finished 2 x 8 actually measure less
for the non wood people.)  or jack it up and stick a stand under it.  That
little extra room does wonders.

The tri that I have in my box is an M8 don�t remember if the hex was a 6 or
8.

jimt

On 12/16/04 3:11 PM, "Anonymous Digest" <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote:

> I am appreciative of the time so many took to offer a clarification about
> the tool for taking off my CVs.
> 
> I think I have enough names that someone will recognize it :-) and if not,
> I can chase after the Snap-On guy and get it done.
> 
> The only mystery that remains is the size of the head, as replies are
> mixed between 6 and 8mm. The writeup on Volkscafe infers 6mm as well.
> 
> It sure looks bigger than six, but I wouldn't mind getting the right one
> the first time.
> 
> Also,  assume that when I go into the "cave" to remove the outside joint,
> if I find hex heads, they will be 6mm? I'm too sore up to be going up and
> down to chase tools. Once I get under there, I would like to have the
> right stuff :-)
> 
> As always, thanks a lot.
> 
> John
> 
>