Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

[CascoBay]

What type of socket do I need to remove the Steering Helmet bolts on a 2000 DP-SM drive?

Looks like I need a splined socket to fit the 2 bolts? What is this called and what size do I need?

I need to remove this so I can replace the gimbal bearings plastic tube with a SS zerk.

Thanks!!!

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

Looks like I need a splined socket to fit the 2 bolts?

Ayuh,... Are they 12 point,... If so, use a regular 12 point socket...

 

[CascoBay]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

Hmm, this would need a male splined socket to fit into the bolt.

I just don't know what size or if there is such a thing?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

Hmm, this would need a male splined socket to fit into the bolt.

I just don't know what size or if there is such a thing?

That's called a Torx bit...

 

[CascoBay]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

Well I understand what your saying, I have an entire car using the darn things (darn Swedes) but this is a super fine tooth unline any torqs bit I have seen before.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

I have an entire car using the darn things (darn Swedes) but this is a super fine tooth unline any torqs bit I have seen before

Use a 1/2" allen wrench and some heat to melt the 271 Locktite. If you want the special too, it's the same tool used by Mercruiser and OMC. Used way before Volvo started using them.

 

[Johnshan1]

Re: Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

Post a photo of the bolt.