Socket size

Tiny
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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What size is the CV. Axle hub nut for the front wheel suspension in changing the CV axles.I was told 32 mm. Online. Nlw I'm told by the auto parts personel 36mm. Which one is it? I had purchased a 36mm today.I was also told the ball joint knuckle stem nut was 19 mm and it's not, its actually 17 mm.
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 AT 5:44 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

To answer your question, Yes, the tie rod end is 17mm and the CV axle nut is 32mm. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace a CV axle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 4:49 PM

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