JohnAlley

I think it is time to replace the hubs on the C5 race car. I am not the best "wrench turner" in the world, is this a project that an average person can do?

RX-Ben

Very easy up front, a little more involved in back, but still easy.
If you have the stock fasteners, you need the weird T55 Plus size bit, IIRC (though double check).

SouthernSon

Go SKF, John. Your aero is now making it a little more tough on 'em. Winning TT's costs, you know. Give me a holler if you want me to talk you through it.

meldog21

Just did this job a couple days ago.

The only difficult part(s) were:

Getting the axle nut off/on -lots of torque.

Man handling the axle and ball joints into place.

Needing unusual tools like the large torx and a 33mm socket.



Dog

RX-Ben

There are a few how-tos of this in the tech forum. Regarding the rear lower bj bolts, I think it is significantly easier to remove the upper bj nut so that you can tighten the lower bj nut, install the axle, then tighten the top bj nut. Otherwise you need to fool around with a cut allen key to tighten the lower bj (there is very little clearance btw the halfshaft and the lower bj) - which is a pain and you might strip the threads. Removing and then fastening the upper bj nut adds a minimal amount of time (5min?), though you will need a bj popper (NOT a pickle fork).

jfaphoenix32

call if you need any John...

PushinTheLimit

You can get one of those at a local parts store. I got mine at an Advanced Auto for maybe $20 and it's well worth it. I'm not a great mechanic by any means, but I was able to do my hubs without too many problems... biggest thing I ran into is loosening the bolts because of how tight they were.

0JDP Motorsports

The installation is pretty straight forward. I would also suggest going with the SKF set up. Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions.

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Jordan Priestley
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