There is just enough room to get a 3/8" allen socket in there on a ratchet.� The 1/2" drive socket is too large.

----- Original Message ----
From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Monday, May 5, 2008 11:30:48 AM
Subject: Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size

14MM or if desparate, 9/16". Not enough room for a socket bit, just get a
short l-handle.

Dennis

>From: Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
>Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700
>
>Howdy,
>
>Can someone tell me what size hex key is needed to remove the upper
>control arm? It's bigger than 12mm and 1/2 inch, and smaller than 17mm
>;) And it appears I'll have to order it online as none of the local
>shops seem to stalk that size range.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Joel

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