changing wheel bearing hub ( difficult ? )
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changing wheel bearing hub ( difficult ? )
Like the title says; how hard is it to change a front wheel bearing hub assembly ?
And does any one know where to get the best price ?
And does any one know where to get the best price ?
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1. Piece of cake. I did your research for you. Many threads if you do a Search:
http://www.jakelatham.com/C5/misc/C5...el_Bearing.doc
Read this too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=wheel+bearing
You DO NOT have to take all the components off that are listed in the above link. Been a while buy I believe you only have to loosen the lower ball joint. If memory serves you leave the upper ball joint and tie rod attached. Just need to loosen the lower and drop it enough to access one of the Allen heads holding bearing on.
2. Buy at www.rockauto.com. It's a TIMKEN bearing Part # 513139. Same as OEM but much cheaper. This again has been thoroughly discussed in many threads.
Remember, the Search Engine is your friend!
Rick
http://www.jakelatham.com/C5/misc/C5...el_Bearing.doc
Read this too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=wheel+bearing
You DO NOT have to take all the components off that are listed in the above link. Been a while buy I believe you only have to loosen the lower ball joint. If memory serves you leave the upper ball joint and tie rod attached. Just need to loosen the lower and drop it enough to access one of the Allen heads holding bearing on.
2. Buy at www.rockauto.com. It's a TIMKEN bearing Part # 513139. Same as OEM but much cheaper. This again has been thoroughly discussed in many threads.
Remember, the Search Engine is your friend!
Rick
