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Dec 2, 2005 | 12:42 AM

sambarnett

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Replacing Wheel bearings

It looks like there are like 3 torx bolts behind the hub and it would just pull out. Is it that simple? Does it just slide out or would I need a slide hammer? Any words of wisdom?

Sam

Dec 2, 2005 | 02:09 AM

99FewteRC5

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just slides out after the 3 torx bolts are removed...

Dec 2, 2005 | 02:21 AM

John Shiels

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#55 torx and autozone.com where they are cheap and OEM

Dec 2, 2005 | 08:38 AM

dmtnt

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Just drop the lower ball joint low enough to reach the bottom torx.

Dec 2, 2005 | 08:59 AM

BAD_TCR

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Originally Posted by dmtnt

Just drop the lower ball joint low enough to reach the bottom torx.

...and there is the key..sure it comes out with all the torx screws removed, but you got to get to the last one. I rented a ball joint pop'er from Autozone, but you might be able to pop it without it.

Dec 2, 2005 | 10:22 AM

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http://www.jakelatham.com/c5/misc/C5...el_Bearing.doc

Dec 2, 2005 | 12:25 PM

sambarnett

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Thanks for the help guys.

Sam

Dec 2, 2005 | 02:45 PM

SteveDoten

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i've done about a dozen if you get stuck send me a pm, jake latham's site has some great info

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Dec 3, 2005 | 09:30 AM

davidfarmer

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I've done a buch and they always **** me off!

Dec 3, 2005 | 01:59 PM

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I've done a buch and they always **** me off!

Ya, it really bothers me that they put the lower torx bolt right behind the lower ball joint. Seems like there is enough room that they could have put the bolts in a place you could get to them without splitting the lower ball joint.

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Dec 4, 2005 | 01:15 PM

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84bronzevette

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From: vermilion ohio

To separate the knuckle from the ball joint without special tool loosen the nut then smack the knuckle hard with a heavy hammer dead on. One or two hits is usually sufficient to separate taper fit. You will probably leave a slight impression in the aluminum but it is barely noticeable. Avoid inaccurate hits as damage to stud or even fender could result!