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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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Default Wheel Hub Assembly Removal

I am tearing apart the rear end of 1987 Corvette and have tripped over some weird bolts. :confused:
The wheel hub assembly is held on by three Torx bolts. I have all sizes up to T50. Does anyone know what size that bolt is? T55? T60?

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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Default Re: Wheel Hub Assembly Removal (cdalzell)

i believe they are 55

if you don't get a better answer, i'll check my garage tomorrow

this job is a real pita

have patience and find exactly th right place to hold tongue in cheek
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Old Jan 3, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Default Re: Wheel Hub Assembly Removal (cdalzell)

Yes, it's a T55. For me they were the hardest part. I couldn't get them off at first, even with my crummy impact wrench. After I let them soak overnight in liquid wrench I was able to get them off with a breaker bar. Other than that, the job wasn't that difficult. You're also going to need a 36mm socket for the hub nut. That sucker was on really tight, but I put my floorjack under the handle of the breaker bar and it came right off without any strain.

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