Spark plug removal tool. $15 on ebay

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by ridemslow

Bob.. Did you check at Harbour Freight for that 1/2" socket in the 22mm size? Or Sears? Just sayin' ;) Also on Gadget's site, he has a Metric to SAE conversion chart, you might find what you need on that chart. Take a look. Looks like about 7/8" would work. ;)

http://www.gadgetjq.com/sae_metric_conversions.htm

None of the Harbor Freight stores around here sell individual sockets, only sets. I gave up trying to find a 1/2" drive 22mm hex bit and just bought a 22mm bit that I can use with my 22mm socket.

[kpmhspirit]

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

Actually, I think the front axle requires a 22 mm hex, not 27 mm. If you have your stock tool kit the spark plug removal tool also fits the front axle. It handles the 80 ft-lb torque requirement for the axle with no problem.

Interesting. I didn't think it would be strong enough. That's about the only useful tool in the OEM tool set...

For the front axle I got a piece of 7/8" hex wrench and ground down the flats a bit to make it fit the axle and 22mm socket. For the spark plug tube, I got an 1-1/8" bolt and two nuts and again ground down the flats a bit. Just FYI.

Pete

[rickyboy]

Thanks....I bought one too.