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How to get striped CV Axle bolts off?

Tiny
CARGUY88
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2002 Volkswagon Passat
Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
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I know Snap-On makes a special socket that will remove striped bolts.
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Saturday, February 11th, 2012 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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Just get someone to step on the brakes so the axle doesn't move and use some vise-grips. Or try and smash in a torx socket. I believe the equivalent would be a t35
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 AT 3:54 PM

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