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Nov 28, 2009 | 02:21 AM

#21

Borrega

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From: houston tx

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Originally Posted by IDM

classic wheel bearing issue symptom

Get the one from autozone it's the same make as the dealer for a lot cheaper.
I was told to change the fronts both together since I had higher miles and it would happen to the other one next, but with your low mileage just change the one.

well for refrence if you want to save a little bit more then autozone which cost 180.I purchase mine on EbAY for 100 brand new and also comes with one year warranty the same as if it was from autozone ;with free shipping! just type in "C5 wheel bearing"

Nov 28, 2009 | 02:34 AM

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jdmvette

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thanks for the info, i have the same symptoms.

how easy/hard is it to change out the wheel bearings?

do you need any special tools or should it be best left to a shop?

Nov 28, 2009 | 05:15 AM

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tstar

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From: DuBois PA

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

It's the Hub assembly, the days of replacing and greasing bearings are over my friend...

I have the same issue, I did find a square tire with a Hunter Road Force balancer and it helped, it's still there though. I blamed the tires still but I'm lurking on this now.

Nov 28, 2009 | 07:44 AM

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how are you supposed to know which hub is the culprit? is there a way to test?

what is the best way remove those 3 huge torx bolts? is there a special socket for them or just use a 1/2" and a breaker bar?

thanks for the input.

Nov 28, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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ALLEGRO

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Now we are getting somewhere.

Nov 28, 2009 | 02:44 PM

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mickey_7106

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

thanks for the info, i have the same symptoms.

how easy/hard is it to change out the wheel bearings?

do you need any special tools or should it be best left to a shop?

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Originally Posted by jdmvette

it wasnt that hard.. i did mine in about 3 hours with basic tools, jack and stands. theres a great write up i just have to look for it

here it is http://www.jakelatham.com/C5/misc/

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Nov 28, 2009 | 05:56 PM

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jdmvette

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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here

thanks for the link!

is there any way to tell which hub is the bad one though?

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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tstar

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

You can easily isolate which end by where you feel the vibes, in your butt (rear) or in the steering wheel (front). From there you can check for play by hand or run out in the bearing with a gauge, personally I'd just replace both... or depending on the mileage all four!

Tim