rear bearings
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Pensacola Florida
rear bearings
I put a post up asking for some advice on the rear wheel bearings but did not get what I was looking for. I know the rear knuckles are aluminum and I do not want to hit them with a hammer to get the upper and lower ball joints loose. I know that some of you guys have done your own rear bearings before so I am just asking how you are getting them apart without damaging the knuckles. I work on cars for a living but have not tackled much on my 02 coupe except electrical problems and oil pressure switch replacement.Any advice would be great and thanks in advance for your help.
Richard M.
Richard M.
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From: Auto Tech
I loosen the nut a few turns , let the suspension drop then one hit with a BFH ( I use a 54oz. ) on the knuckle and it pops apart.
You use the spring to create the pulling on the ball joint shaft and a whack pops it loose.
You won't hurt the knuckle and you won't ding the threads.
Jack it back up and take off the nut , then lower slowly
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Huntersville, NC
try this link (the one I sent you on the last post was incorrect)
http://www.c5help.com/C5_Rear_Wheel_Bearing.htm
http://www.c5help.com/C5_Rear_Wheel_Bearing.htm
