Rear hub replacement question
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Rear hub replacement question
i am replacing the rear hubs on my 93, from the research I've done; I believe I only need the teflon washer and there is no hub seal/dust seal needed. I bought Timken bearings and they did not come with anything besides the assembly. I want to make sure if my car requires a seal I get a new one... but if I don't need it I don't want to waste my time
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I recently did my 95. I could not find the teflon washers anywhere. If you can find them replace them while you are there. The bearing is a sealed unit, so no other seal needed. Remember to put some anti sieze on the axle splines.
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Garry, you read my mind.... I can't find the teflon washer. Dealership says the part is no longer available, my next question was going to be; what's everyone's opinion on reusing the washer? In most videos I've seen it reused and just greased up.
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I would check online for the Teflon bushings, they have to be available somewhere. The hubs I've looked at have had a seal of one form or another. Some were separate while some were incorporated into a groove in the hub. The unit was sealed but apparently it's intended to keep the dust and dirt out of the spindle area. I assume that's what they're for.
In the event you can't find new seals, if it was me I'd grease the old ones before I put them back in. The Teflon has to be in there for a reason.
In the event you can't find new seals, if it was me I'd grease the old ones before I put them back in. The Teflon has to be in there for a reason.
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I would check online for the Teflon bushings, they have to be available somewhere. The hubs I've looked at have had a seal of one form or another. Some were separate while some were incorporated into a groove in the hub.
I never siezed them and put them back in, I had no choice at that point. Maybe keep an eye on ebay.
Gary
Last edited by yd328; Sep 30, 2017 at 10:02 AM.
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I did talk to Rydell Chevy today and he stated he could not get the washers
GM# 14076924 but said these 3 dealers still had them and they are around $8.24
for 2 I think. Good Luck
Tennessee 865-970-9378
FL 305-556-2777
NY 585-591-2300
GM# 14076924 but said these 3 dealers still had them and they are around $8.24
for 2 I think. Good Luck
Tennessee 865-970-9378
FL 305-556-2777
NY 585-591-2300
Last edited by xrav22; Sep 30, 2017 at 05:00 PM.
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A few years ago, I ordered two washers. When I did my hubs a couple of years ago, I looked at the old washers, they seemed to be in good shape so I greased both sides of them and re-installed them. The hubs and rear end haven't made any of the noises associated with bad washers. So I would recommend greasing and re-using them.
I'm keeping the new ones on the side for the future (if necessary).
I'm keeping the new ones on the side for the future (if necessary).
Last edited by Silver96ce; Sep 30, 2017 at 10:21 PM.