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Tue May 04, 2004 7:02 am

There is a large hex bolt holding the sway arm on the back of my 73 super beetle. What tool do I need to remove it? Im tryin to install
polyurothane bushings.

Tue May 04, 2004 7:40 am

I believe you are lookin for this - http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7165 It says transmission but will also fit the swing arm bolt.

Good luck.

Tue May 04, 2004 7:40 am

I believe you are lookin for this - http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7165 It says transmission but will also fit the swing arm bolt.

Good luck.

Tue May 04, 2004 7:48 am

It needs to be a hex socket.

Sat May 08, 2004 10:25 pm

I thought it took just a large allen wrench.

Sun May 09, 2004 8:02 pm

http://sio.midco.net/theneon1/motor%20pics/body/mysterybolt.JPG

where do i find an allen wrench that large?

Sun May 09, 2004 9:22 pm

What dkeslar was showing you was a Hex Key adapter for a ratchet set 17 MM.

Don

Mon May 10, 2004 7:47 am

EMPI makes them, i got mine from my local vw store for a couple bucks. worked great

Mon May 10, 2004 1:51 pm

I took the allen tool that is mounted in a socket for taking out drain plugs managed to wiggle it into the bolt and had enough allen key there to put a 17mm wrench on it. It wasn't the easiest way but it got the job done.

Mike
59 single, 69 bus, 73 super

Mon May 10, 2004 11:05 pm

This is a better picture of the CIP1 tool listed above.... it should also be available at almost any FLAPs as it also fits the tranny or rear end plugs on Chevy S-10's.

Tue May 11, 2004 8:51 am

thats exactly what mine looks like.

Tue May 11, 2004 12:27 pm

i just took one of those large 17mm allen wrenches and cut off about an inch. then used a standard depth (not a deep socket) 17mm socket. workds like a champ.

Sat May 15, 2004 6:23 pm

the picture cip1 has sucks.