W212- 2017 AMG front lower control arm

[Patdavis]

Does anyone know what socket I need for undoing the lower control arm it’s the one with the four connections. The nut looks like a female torque bit?

 

[Trickythemerc]

Sounds like you need to invest in some decent tools, it will not be a nut it's a bolt.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

You need torx sockets.

 

[Patdavis]

Sounds like you need to invest in some decent tools, it will not be a nut it's a bolt.

Sadly I do have quite a good selection of tools, but they are stuck in the house with the ex. So need to get the correct size socket for this application without buying a whole new set

 

[Patdavis]

You need torx sockets. View attachment 138899

Yes, this is the one. Do you know the size?

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Yes, this is the one. Do you know the size?

13mm spanner fits iirc. Other side is a 19 or 17 mm nut.

 

[ALFAitalia]

You can use conventional sockets on those....but 6 pointed ones grip better than the usual 12 pointers. But s good set of Torx sockets (male and female) is vital for working on most modern cars.

 

[Trickythemerc]

Sadly I do have quite a good selection of tools, but they are stuck in the house with the ex. So need to get the correct size socket for this application without buying a whole new set

Oh Dear, I know the feeling i lost two tool boxes of Snap on stuff an angle grinder, all my electrical test gear, cordless drill, DeWalt circular saw Etc in similar circumstances.