Rear Wheel Bearing/Knuckle
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Rear Wheel Bearing/Knuckle
I'm replacing my rear wheel bearings and noticed after taking them off that there is no grease on the spindle. There isn't supposed to be any? Also what is the point of the hole at the bottom of the knuckle/bearing bracket? I'd assume there is supposed to be grease in the knuckle and the hole would have a plug in it. Thanks!
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I'm replacing my rear wheel bearings and noticed after taking them off that there is no grease on the spindle. There isn't supposed to be any? Also what is the point of the hole at the bottom of the knuckle/bearing bracket? I'd assume there is supposed to be grease in the knuckle and the hole would have a plug in it. Thanks!
Whether you use anti-seize (which I do) or use grease on the spindle shaft, I don't know it makes a whole lot of difference. Know that though the FSM torque specs on the spindle nut is something like 170 foot pounds, AFAIK it was revised to about 200 foot pounds for all C4's some time in the past. Best double check for yours to confirm those numbers.
Does that answer your questions?
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OK, first off I've not noticed a hole in the "bottom" of my rear knuckles. If there is, if I was to guess I'd say to eliminate condensation or someone drilled a hole for who-knows whatever reason. If it's in the side it's likely to fit the abs sensor or screw it down. Maybe post a picture to insure we're talking the same spot in the knuckle.
Whether you use anti-seize (which I do) or use grease on the spindle shaft, I don't know it makes a whole lot of difference. Know that though the FSM torque specs on the spindle nut is something like 170 foot pounds, AFAIK it was revised to about 200 foot pounds for all C4's some time in the past. Best double check for yours to confirm those numbers.
Does that answer your questions?
Whether you use anti-seize (which I do) or use grease on the spindle shaft, I don't know it makes a whole lot of difference. Know that though the FSM torque specs on the spindle nut is something like 170 foot pounds, AFAIK it was revised to about 200 foot pounds for all C4's some time in the past. Best double check for yours to confirm those numbers.
Does that answer your questions?
I'll be in the garage shortly and take a picture of the hole. It's not the ABS sensor hole.
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Now that's interesting, I've not seen a hole like that before. I'm not going to swear to it, but when I had mine apart, I don't remember seeing a similar hole in mine. I suppose it might make a difference, mine has drum e-brakes on it.
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I honestly haven't a clue on why those holes would be there.