What kind of tool do I need to remove the axle bolts that connect the axle to the differential?
tool size and type please.

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Springsman
Colorado Springs, CO

Attached are pictures of the tool you need, usualy called a 10mm XZN or 12 point spline.

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See this post:

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W124Differential

I discuss removing the axle a bit here.

rorypff is correct - 10mm xzn, I purchased mine on eBay but most Autozone/Checker/Pep Boys have a set of these as well.

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