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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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I recently bought a 2000 C5. Does it have wheel bearings that need to be/or can be packed, or are they sealed?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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I would think sealed and this website seems to confirm.

http://www.corvettewheelbearings.com...004-Front.html
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The spindles are sealed. I know this for a fact.

The prices on the spindle assemblies (it's a whole unit including the wheel speed sensor ready to bolt and go) runs around the $260 range for fronts/each.

FYI I think from memory the size torx bit you'll need is T25.

I have the bit at home, if you need me to double check the size and let you know send a PM.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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It's a T55. You need to pop the lower ball joint to get to the bottom bolt.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Go hit the auction site for timken. Can get them for lot less than $260
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I bought Timken at Auto Zone for $150.......order online you can save 10-20% and pick up in store...also if you join their FREE club you can get an additional $20 off unless it has expired...
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
It's a T55. You need to pop the lower ball joint to get to the bottom bolt.
Thanks for correcting me, I can't believe I said 25.

I had to buy that 55 special, I had a kit that included a 50 & 60.... the project was only hold until I got the one between.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ~Joshua
Thanks for correcting me, I can't believe I said 25.

I had to buy that 55 special, I had a kit that included a 50 & 60.... the project was only hold until I got the one between.
I had the exact same problem. All in all the job was pretty easy.
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Picked up a hub bearing on that popular auction site for under $40 shipped, took my buddy and I about 2 hours because we couldnt find the right torx bit.
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Originally Posted by ~Joshua
Thanks for correcting me, I can't believe I said 25.

I had to buy that 55 special, I had a kit that included a 50 & 60.... the project was only hold until I got the one between.
Ha ha. I have one in the toolbox from doing the brakes on my old Silverado. GM must be the only one who uses the T55.
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