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Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

posted by  yojack on  Wed May 18 10:42 CST 2016
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In one of the more bizarre occurrences in my 40+ years of working on cars, on my new to me 05 S60, when I went to pull the wheels to change the hubs I found that the lug bolts were too big. And when I say too big I mean I have no idea how they were even installed. Through the use of a digital gauge I estimate them to be a bit under 25mm, flat to flat. None of my sockets will fit the socket, let alone slip between the bolt and the wheel. This car came to me through a dealer so I can't even talk to the shop that installed them, let alone find out why these bolts were installed in lieu of the stock size. As I said, biz-arre...

Wondering whether anyone has ever encountered this before and if so, what you had to do to get them removed. I'm anticipating having to buy a 25mm socket and have a machinist trim the outside of it so I can slip it into the space, then swap these monsters out with the stock bolts.

As always, any and all help greatly appreciated.








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    Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

    posted by  yojack on  Wed May 18 17:25 CST 2016
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    I'm doubtful that many on this board will have seen one, but there was a U shaped tool with prongs on the ends that we used to remove EEPROMS from their sockets to prevent damage. I'm betting with a little bending and shaping that will work great for pulling off the caps.








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      Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

      posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Tue May 24 15:59 CST 2016 [RELATED]

      The plastic caps were a service fix for unsightly rusty lugs, and the kit did include a removal tool. Do you still have the Volvo tool kit packed with the spare wheel? Tool might be in there?








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        Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

        posted by  yojack on  Tue May 24 16:39 CST 2016
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        The tool kit was the first place I looked to see if the lug wrench would fit, which it didn't. Only the lug wrench and tow hook were in there. I checked ebay for a new set of caps which included the tweezers and then on a lark talked with the dealer's part department when I made the appointment to have them bring the software current. The dealer was cheaper so now I have 20 shiny caps on the wheels along with the tweezer tool.

        Learn something new every day...








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    Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

    posted by  KlausC on  Wed May 18 15:29 CST 2016
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    I use a paint can opener to get the caps off. Home Depot gives them away for free, and the handle end is good for a beer bottle opener.
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    Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

    posted by  Chris Mullet on  Wed May 18 10:54 CST 2016
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    By any chance might you be looking at the removable chrome plastic caps that some of the lug bolts have?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volvo-Lug-nut-Bolt-Protection-Covers-CHROME-19mm-S60-S80-V70-XC70-XC90-NEW-/291688962946?hash=item43ea045b82:g:eJkAAOSwIwhWSqjs&vxp=mtr

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      Lug bolts too big??? S60 2005

      posted by  yojack on  Wed May 18 11:20 CST 2016
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      Unbelievable. I've never owned a car that had those. Unbelievable.

      Just went out and pried a few off and just sat there, stunned. Wow.

      I nominate you, Chris Mullet, Volvo Genius of the Day (VGotD). Wear your (virtual) badge with pride.

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