AX-15 tranny

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Jan 30, 2013 | 05:02 PM

Fatt Matt

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

AX-15 tranny

I am replacing the clutch in my 96 xj sport and the top two bolts on the bellhousing kinda got stripped. They were the E-12 or 14. Can I get replacement bolts some where or should I replace them with different 6-point headed bolts??

Jan 30, 2013 | 05:07 PM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

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Take bolt to hardwarexstore get regular bolts have no idea why they did that from factory ...

Jan 30, 2013 | 06:27 PM

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Year: 1988

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Engine: AMC242

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E-12. Threaded 3/8"-16, replaced with Hex Head Capscrews.

Why did they use them? Inconvenient location, and Torx was developed to allow powered screw machinery to hold the head better and apply more torque, if needed. Torx wasn't designed to make service easier, it was designed to make manufacturing easier (which is why most of us usually take the things out and throw them away...)