I ordered and received a rear bearing repair kit form FastLane here. The replacement bolts for the CV joint take a 12 point male torx driver. This is contrary to the pic showing a female 6point torx socket needed for the same bearing kit:


Where can I buy a 12point male torx driver (I have a normal 6 point T50 torx driver that fits, but I suspect I'll need a 12 point for strong enough contact)?

Also, found a tool designed to remove/replace the rear wheel bearing here:

http://www.toolss.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=MK-1804C&CTMP=1

But at $341 seems a bit steep, anyone replace a rear wheel bearing using another tool, technique or (?) ?

I've never done this before, nor do I have any literature or repair guide. Anyone know the torque requirement for the bolts?

TIA
MarkC

Tools,

http://www.stahlwille.com/torxtools.htm

I'm sure you can buy a cheap set at Autozone or get just one socket at sears.. or even order just one from Stahlwille. I haven't done a W202 yet, but if I have done W123's without a $400 tool. I'd look the situation over closely and see if it is possible.
It always gets me that these tools are not more generic. I would mind buying a $400 set if it would fit everything for the next 20 years.


Michael

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Thanks for the link. Also found out that it is also known as 'tri-square', 'tripple-square' and 'ZXN'.