Drive shaft bolts removal

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Drive shaft bolts removal

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Hi
Can anyone tell me the name and size of tool i need to remove the drive shaft bolts please. They have some sort of splines in them.

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Can't remember the size but it's a Multi Spline Bit
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Amazon have them - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expert-1 ... 496&sr=8-1
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I believe you are after an M8 spline tool:

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Also available at brickwerks or your local parts shop normally.

Clean them out really well with a small screwdriver or anything "pokey" and a wire brush, then can be good to tap in place to make sure seated prior to undoing..

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Thanks Chaps - very helpful
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