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I can't figure out what size socket I need

Tiny
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Can you please tell me the socket needed to remove the bolts holding the rear hub assembly on a 2002 Buick Century I have checked both metric and sae and neither seem to fit?
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 2:56 PM

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Tiny
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Are they rusty? Sometimes that can throw size off. I have to force/pound socket on sometimes. I also have a set of special sockets for under size bolt heads that have rusted down or rounded off. Another problem that comes up is tight clearance around bolt head that requires thin wall socket.I usually grind down a cheapee for that situation. Also bolt head can be to short and most sockets have chambered ends which makes them slip off so I grind down the socket end to get rid of ridge.

The size is 15mm here is a diagram to help (Below) Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
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They are rusted, wasn't sure if they were torx head, but I don't think so. Was going to try the socket and hammer thing but wanted to make sure it wasn't a special bolt head before I mess it up.
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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Yah, first thing came to mind is are they torx head but I was thinking you already checked that.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011 AT 12:56 AM

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