Front bearing/hub internals???
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Front bearing/hub internals???
Do any of you guys have pictures/diagrams of an exploded front hub/bearing assembly? I have been following the threads about high-performance rear hubs (with tapered bearings) and found those pics to be very useful.
I'm in middle of an extensive engine/suspension rebuild ('95 vette coupe) and will be buying those new rear bearings, but want to keep my fronts since they show no play/wear. My bright idea is to push out the old grease in the front hubs and inject some new synthetic grease... through a stategically placed hole or two. So a few good pics would obviously help. Sound like a crazy idea? Perhaps... but I thought I'd ask
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
I'm in middle of an extensive engine/suspension rebuild ('95 vette coupe) and will be buying those new rear bearings, but want to keep my fronts since they show no play/wear. My bright idea is to push out the old grease in the front hubs and inject some new synthetic grease... through a stategically placed hole or two. So a few good pics would obviously help. Sound like a crazy idea? Perhaps... but I thought I'd ask
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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There is a nut on the inside of the gear-like cover that holds the entire assembly together. The cover is threaded and is attached to the spindle. The spindle nut and that cover are probably tightened to a specific torque spec when the hub is assembled. Grease is added at assembly time and that grease should be good for the life of the hub. The FSM doesn't show any breakdown or exploded view as the hub is not serviceable.
I had a hub go out on my 87 during a autcross event and when I got home and removed the hub assembly, the VSS reluctor simply fell out. Apparently it loosened up and the spindle nut also becmae loose. The spindle had a good 1/4" play (slop) and the reluctor ring had screwed up the threads on the end of the spindle.
The only seals are small rubber o-rings at either end of the hub.
I had a hub go out on my 87 during a autcross event and when I got home and removed the hub assembly, the VSS reluctor simply fell out. Apparently it loosened up and the spindle nut also becmae loose. The spindle had a good 1/4" play (slop) and the reluctor ring had screwed up the threads on the end of the spindle.
The only seals are small rubber o-rings at either end of the hub.
