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9/3/2012
iauto8, ASE Certified Technician
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Verifiediauto8 :
Yes those bolts are 12pt triple square square. It will either be 8mm or 10mm.
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Tools/Volkswagen/Axle+%26+wheel+bearing+tools
Here is a link to the tool. They can be obtained locally as well. Sears, snap-on, maybe even a NAPA store.
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