Prop shaft torx bolts - what size??

Im going to remove my prop shaft ala mondo mode to see if it cures a noise from underneath.

I need to buy a torx socket. What size are the torx bolts on the shaft??

Thanks in advance for any help.

Go well.

IIRC, E10 / 15mm hex nut at the front. E12 / 17mm at the rear, 10mm hex bolt on the VCU bearings. The torx sets are usually 3/8 drive. You will need to have at least 2 wheels off the ground to rotate the shaft. Jacking her high with all 4 wheels makes it less cramped, give yourself a good arms length of working distance.
H&S first and all that

Ive got four axle stands and im going to make doubly sure by using bricks too.

Im doing it alone so maybe a bit of a struggle. Whats the best way to avoid damaging the bearing? I thought of using two axle stands to help lift it away without dropping one side of it.

its not bad took mine off yesterday just take your time and grab an extra pair of hands when lowering it down because can be bit tricky on your own

I replaced my VCU by myself today - it's possible to do it yourself, but easier with 2 pairs of hands.

I didn't bother jacking the car up or anything, just undid both propshafts first and supported them on a few peices of wood.
Then put a trolley jack under the VCU to take the weight whilst the bolts are undone and then let the jack down VERY slowly. Whilst the VCU is going down, remove a block of wood at a time from under the prop ends until it's at the bottom of the trolley jack.
Then take a bit of rope and tie to each end of the assembly with enough to go around your shoulders. Pick the VCU up in the centre and set the rope to take the strain of the propshafts (rope is over shoulders) thus keeping the whole unit level...

To be honest, I don't think its that critical about keeping the whole assembly level - the only joint you need to be careful with is the front CV joint - the others are standard UJ's and the UJ will bind against itself stopping the bearings moving too far.

Hope this helps

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