Have to Replace the Front Wheel Hub
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: . New Zealand
Have to Replace the Front Wheel Hub
Had a vehicle inspection today on the 2006 C6, they say the RH front front wheel bearings are exhibiting too much vibration and noise whilst turning.
I have ordered the replacement hub, I can see that the brake caliper has to come off, brake rotor, and the bottom ball joint so the Torx screw can be accessed.
What are the torque figures for the brake caliper, wheel hub Torx screws and ball joint?
I have ordered the replacement hub, I can see that the brake caliper has to come off, brake rotor, and the bottom ball joint so the Torx screw can be accessed.
What are the torque figures for the brake caliper, wheel hub Torx screws and ball joint?
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Getting those torx fastenors out is a real challange. My car had 8K miles on it, never been in salt or snow and it wat a real b$tch to get them out.
You may ask why I replaced at 8K, I installed the SKF performance hubs.
You may ask why I replaced at 8K, I installed the SKF performance hubs.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Turlock CA
I've found it easier to go the extra steps of removing the joints for the steering and upper ball to take the spindle off the car -- whether front or rear -- to change hubs. Get it out in the open where you can easily get a big breaker bar or impact wrench on the hub bolts and even place the spindle in a vise, if necessary. The extra couple of minutes to remove and replace these joints will save a lot of cursing.
--Dan
--Dan
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: . New Zealand
I'm still mystified as to why only one side failed, must have been a faulty bearing.
