Are these teflon washers trashed?

 

They look like they have done their job. Unless you really like taking the rear hub off I would replace them while you have it apart. Save the old ones in case they become unavailable.

 

you know the answer, crank them down hard and the squeaks will go away, mine are worse

 

How do you know when to replace them?

 

Come on Pete, all the money you have and your asking if you should spend $18.00 for new washers......Don't forget, the new specs for the C4 rear axle nut is "200 ft lbs" not 164 ft lbs...WW

 

That was what I was wondering. They look ok to me and they are just washers.


Money? Heck, i'm in debt after that 12,000 mile road trip

I ordered new ones

 

Good move....Just toss those old ones in the back of the car. You may need them one day, or someone else may need them real bad, in which case you can get all your money back.....WW

 

 

I agree with the replace and save solution also Pete. However, I was completely stumped as to which way to vote so I'll have to go undecided.

 

WTF! I'll have to hire Superman to tighten the axle nuts. When did this change come about?

 

breaker bar, and guesstimate, the poll is the same answer, really no choice

 

I've run into the same predicament myself. My washers look roughly the same as yours. Whatever "teflon" was on them, has long since rubbed off.
GM recommends replacing the washers any/every time you replace the rear wheel bearings.

Here's the kicker I just found out today. These washers are a DELAER ONLY item. There are NO aftermarket replacements. Wait, it gets better...

Went to the dealer today to order some and was notified that these washers are (and have been for a while now) DISCONTINUED by GM.

There's only a limited supply left, scattered throughout a few GM parts warehouses across the US and none here in Canada.

I had to "special order" my washers earlier today, the guy at the counter made me cough up $30+ up front and was told that I'd be notified if they could even get a hold of them, sometime next week. If they can't get any, they'll refund my money. Swell.

So basically, I won't even know if they can get a hold of them from somewhere in the US, until next week.

The part number is 14076924. According to GMpartsDirect.com, they still have some in stock but of coarse, they don't ship to Canada so I'm out of luck on that one.

If I were you, I'd order a set (or two) since these are in such short supply. Never hurts to have a stash of smaller, discontinued items in your tool chest, just in case you might need them one day. I say order new ones while there's still a few left. They ain't making them anymore.

 

Im sure China will have a supply for us in no time.....WW