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what size hex socket?

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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what size hex socket?

got under the truck to change the fluid in the g56 and noticed it has a hex socket (female hex- not sure what to call it) well i'm going to sears tonight to get a socket, does anyone know what size it is off hand? either that or i have to go out and crawl under the truck while at sears and try diffrent sizes
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Is it square drive? Could you use the 1/2" (or is it 3/8"?) drive ratchet without a socket?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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I believe it's a 14mm allen.

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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it's definately an allen/hex key, just not sure the size. i'll start with 14mm i suppose.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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The NV5600 is a 17 mm not sure on the g56
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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G-56=14mm

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it's definately an allen/hex key, just not sure the size. i'll start with 14mm i suppose.
It's a 14mm and it's on tight.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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When you put the plug back in, wrap it with teflon tape, that way you don't have to tighten it as much, and it won't leak.
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