Sockets & bits
Triple-square bit set
The 12-point star VAG bolts demand — axle bolts, seats, and subframes.
Also called: xzn, 12-point bit, triple square
- Catalog key
- triple-square-set
- Typical price
- $15 to $40
- Required by
- 25 jobs
- Called for by
- 36 jobs
Price band is a street-price range for planning, not a quote
Fits: VW · Audi staple; BMW & Mercedes driveline
Not a Torx — mixing them strips the bolt. Seat the bit fully before pulling.
Jobs that call for this tool
From the job catalog's generic requirements. Required means the job does not proceed without it; the other levels make it faster, cleaner, or safer.
- Adjust coilover ride heightRequiredSuspension & steering
- Change automatic-transmission fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Change front differential fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Change limited-slip differential fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Change rear differential fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Change sport-differential fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Change transfer-case fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Install coiloversRequiredSuspension & steering
- Install lowering springsRequiredSuspension & steering
- Install upgraded engine mountsRequiredPerformance & enthusiast
- Install upgraded transmission mountRequiredPerformance & enthusiast
- Perform transmission drain and fillRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Replace automatic-transmission pan and filterRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Replace combined water-pump and thermostat assemblyRequiredCooling system
- Replace downpipeRequiredExhaust & emissions
- Replace engine mountRequiredEngine maintenance
- Replace engine snub mountRequiredEngine maintenance
- Replace front strutRequiredSuspension & steering
- Replace Haldex fluidRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Replace mechanical water pumpRequiredCooling system
- Replace rear shockRequiredSuspension & steering
- Replace thermostatRequiredCooling system
- Replace torque mount or dogbone mountRequiredEngine maintenance
- Replace transmission mountRequiredTransmission, clutch & driveline
- Set coilover preload where applicableRequiredSuspension & steering
- Install upgraded intercoolerRecommendedFuel, intake & forced induction
- Replace front brake padsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace front brake rotorsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace front pads and rotorsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace intercoolerRecommendedFuel, intake & forced induction
- Replace rear brake padsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace rear brake rotorsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace rear pads and rotorsRecommendedBrakes
- Replace track brake padsRecommendedPerformance & enthusiast
- Upgrade brake padsRecommendedBrakes
- Upgrade brake rotorsRecommendedBrakes
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