Volvo 850 wheel bearing socket size?

Post by **scot850** » 13 Jul 2016, 13:12

What size is the E-Torx socket required to remove the 4 socket bolts for the wheel bearing? I have 3/8" drive 14 and 16mm sizes but it almost fells like it is in-between.

Neil.

Post by **erikv11** » 13 Jul 2016, 13:35

I haven't had to do a bearing yet but I am pretty certain it is E14. I know the tutorials say to pound the socket on, to make sure it seats well on the flares.

Post by **scot850** » 13 Jul 2016, 14:09

Good to know. I will be removing the whole hub assembly to repair the axle C/V boot and lower control arm so should be able to get this into the bench vice to attack it. I have has the bolts soaking in Deep Creep for a couple of weeks so hopefully that helps too!

Thanks,

Neil

Post by **abscate** » 13 Jul 2016, 16:10

I found this exact issue on my T5. I think I wrote up what socket I used to release it, too

It was in between Torx external bits as you note

I have linked most of my DIY threads to my maintenance log if you want to find it before I'm back online

Post by **scot850** » 13 Jul 2016, 22:59

I found your blog and the link to the E14/11mm 6 point socket note. Thanks again.

Neil.