Replacing Front Wheel Bearings

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Jun 4, 2013 | 08:59 PM

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ianmcgee67179

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Does anyone have any pictures with the required steps to do the job for replacing the front hub assembly.

Jun 4, 2013 | 09:11 PM

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crease-guard

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Froggy has a video on Youtube that shows how to do the rear I believe. The front is even easier because you don't have to mess with the axle. I did all 4 of mine last year and it really is pretty easy to do if you take your time. The first one you do takes some time, the second one is half that.

Jun 5, 2013 | 11:52 AM

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alextz

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I did my friends 02 z06 both sides. Took total for both sides 1hr 50 minutes, floor jack in home garage from the time the wheels came off the ground to going back on the ground. pretty easy

Jun 7, 2013 | 04:32 PM

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robvuk

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How do you knock the lower ball joint bolt out of the way without boogering it up? I've beat it with a hammer and it won't budge. It's in the way of the lower torx.

Jun 7, 2013 | 04:34 PM

#45

waddisme

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I used a separate jack with a piece of wood and lifted top part while tapping with hammer. It does come out.

Jun 7, 2013 | 04:46 PM

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robvuk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by waddisme

I used a separate jack with a piece of wood and lifted top part while tapping with hammer. It does come out.

Thanks. It worked. I just happen to be doing this job at the moment.

Jun 7, 2013 | 05:49 PM

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robvuk

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Ok. Next problem. How do you get the nut on the lower ball joint back on? The joint just spins and there's no way that I can see to keep it from doing so.

Jun 7, 2013 | 06:09 PM

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Bill Curlee

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I nbelieve Theres an allen wrench hole in the stud. If there isnt, get a C clamp and use a little clamp force to force it in the taper joint.

BC

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Jun 7, 2013 | 08:08 PM

#49

robvuk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

I nbelieve Theres an allen wrench hole in the stud. If there isnt, get a C clamp and use a little clamp force to force it in the taper joint.

BC

You were right Bill. I don't know why I didn't see that. However, I was able to get the thing done by using a small electric impact. Even easier than the allen bolt and an open end wrench. Thanks

Jan 18, 2014 | 09:53 AM

#50

allred

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I know this is an older thread, but I was doing some research on front wheel bearing replacement and found this A1 Auto ad for a front wheel bearing units at $88 a PAIR!

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/front-wheel...52/480201/2003

Jan 18, 2014 | 01:01 PM

#51

TastyBacon

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At that price, those are certainly Made in China mystery bearings. Maybe they're good, maybe they're not--who knows?

Jan 18, 2014 | 08:17 PM

#52

Bill Curlee

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Looks like any other wheel hub for a C5. Find out where they are manufactured and make your decission.

BC

Jan 19, 2014 | 09:00 AM

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leadfoot4

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From the text of the seller's link:

•You will not have a problem with our product. If you are comparing us to someone selling a brand name product remember brand names are only as good as the company selling them.

I don't know about anybody else, but I'm usually concerned with who MAKES the product....especially when that product is what keeps the wheels attached to my car, as I zip along the expressway at 65-70 MPH.......

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