{"id":978,"date":"2020-02-28T11:27:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T16:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978"},"modified":"2020-09-10T18:22:31","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T22:22:31","slug":"vw-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978","title":{"rendered":"VW fasteners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Topics<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a310296be454\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a310296be454\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Background\" >Background<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Triple-square\" >Triple-square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Torx\" >Torx<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Hex_key\" >Hex key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Axle_nut\" >Axle nut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/?p=978\/#Wheel_bolts\" >Wheel bolts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While automotive manufacturing has become increasingly standardized, strong country flavors remain, and this often requires the need for special tools. <\/p>\n<p>American cars often use SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) measurements based on the English system of inches, while German cars are all metric. Beyond this basic difference, each manufacturer tends to gravitate to certain fasteners and fabrication methods.<\/p>\n<p>Volkswagen favors hex key (Allen), torx (6-point star), and triple-square XZN (12-point star) fasteners.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triple-square\"><\/span>Triple-square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_979\" style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/xzn.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-979\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/xzn-237x330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"330\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/xzn-237x330.jpg 237w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/xzn.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Triple square XZN<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 12-pointed internal star shape of the triple-square superficially resembles a &#8220;double hex&#8221; fastener head, but points have a 90\u00b0 angle (derived from a square) rather than the 120\u00b0 angle of a hexagon. <\/p>\n<p>In practice, hex drivers forced into a triple-square fastener may work for low torque (and non-critical) applications but in general the correct triple-square should always be used.<\/p>\n<p>Common sizes &#8212; M4 through M18 &#8212; seem identical to metric bolts\/nuts specifications but there is <em>no correlation<\/em> between triple-square names and the fastener dimension! Triple-square drives are also labeled in a <em>XZN1nn<\/em> format where <em>nn<\/em> is the numerical size. For example, <em>M6<\/em> would be called <em>XZN106<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the inherent strength of their design, triple-square fasteners are typically found where high-torque is required, like engine head and drive train components. Common sizes used by VW are M6, M8, M10, and M12. Drives can be purchased individually, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PC-TRIPLE-SQUARE-SET-VIM-XZN100\/dp\/B0080JBZN4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">set<\/a> may make more economic sense.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Torx\"><\/span>Torx<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_984\" style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/T25.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-984\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/T25-211x330.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" xheight=\"330\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/T25-211x330.jpg 211w, https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/T25.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torx driver (T25)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The 6-point star-shaped torx is a trademarked drive developed fifty years ago and subsequently standardized under ISO 10664. Torx screws are advertised as more tamper-resistant (because Torx drives are less available) with better torque robustness than common Phillips or slot heads. <\/p>\n<p>Torx head sizes start with the capital letter &#8220;T&#8221; followed by a number ranging from 1 to 100. Only the correct driver can fit into a specific head size without risk of damaging the fastener.<\/p>\n<p>Volkswagen frequently used sizes are T20, T25, T30, and T40. In addition to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WORKPRO-13-piece-Socket-T8-T60-Steel\/dp\/B01L8RUI28\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">socket set<\/a>, a collection of long, short, and micro length Torx bits will make various tight-spot jobs go more smoothly.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hex_key\"><\/span>Hex key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_986\" style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/6mm-hex.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-986\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/6mm-hex.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"105\" class=\"size-full wp-image-986\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">6mm hex key<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Allen name is trademarked so many mechanics refer to this shape generically as a hex key. This simple 6-sided shape has been used in mechanical applications for over 150 years. <\/p>\n<p>Hex key metric sizes are defined in ISO 2936 and Volkswagen commonly uses 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 10mm. <\/p>\n<p>Useful hex keys include stubby, medium, and long lengths as well as ball end variants (these help for different tool angles in tight spaces).<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Axle_nut\"><\/span>Axle nut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1137\" style=\"width: 266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/N-906-545-02.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1137\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/N-906-545-02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"205\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1137\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Axle nut N90654502<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The New Beetle axle hub is secured with a 24mm 12-point <em>one-time use<\/em> nut (N90587602 front and N90654502 rear) and requires a 24mm 12-point socket for removal. <\/p>\n<p>A 1\/2 drive socket is recommended due to the torque requirements of this nut. It must be first tightened to 148 ft-lb, then loosened a half turn, tightened to 37 ft-lb, and finally turned an additional 60 degrees (best measured by the distance of two points on the nut).<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheel_bolts\"><\/span>Wheel bolts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_1850\" style=\"width: 279px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHT-001-812.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1850\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHT-001-812.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"166\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1850\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wheel lug bolt<\/p><\/div>\n<p>VW uses wheel lug bolts (M14 x 1.5 x 27mm, part number WHT 002 480 060 &#8212; 87 ft-lbs torque) instead of nuts to fasten wheels to the axle hub. There may also be anti-theft bolts that require a special head to unfasten. If these are more of a pain than a benefit, they can be replaced with regular bolts.<\/p>\n<p>The wheel bolts are protected with black plastic covers that are removed with a small hooked pull packaged in the tool kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Background While automotive manufacturing has become increasingly standardized, strong country flavors remain, and this often requires the need for special tools. American cars often use SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) measurements based on the English system of inches, while German cars are all metric. Beyond this basic difference, each manufacturer tends&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/978"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=978"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1854,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/978\/revisions\/1854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krissmotors.com\/ute\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}