Rear Hub Rebuild??
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Rear Hub Rebuild??
So I just replaced one of the rear hubs because the bearing was going (noisy).
I want to rebuild the one that came off, install a new bearing. I manage a Printing Facility and have a complete shop to do the work. Does anyone know the steps/process of doing this? I've looked around and could not find anything. It looks like I should press out the spline and then pull the bearing but i'm not sure. I would rather not "practice" on this one. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.
I want to rebuild the one that came off, install a new bearing. I manage a Printing Facility and have a complete shop to do the work. Does anyone know the steps/process of doing this? I've looked around and could not find anything. It looks like I should press out the spline and then pull the bearing but i'm not sure. I would rather not "practice" on this one. Any Help would be greatly appreciated.
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Most modern mechanics no longer take the time to just remove and press in a new bearing, but replace the entire hub.
I'm sure it can be done quite easily with the correct bearing puller and bearing press, but it's hard to find instructions specifically for the C6, although I'm pretty sure, it's basically the same procedure for all.
Here is one video.
I'm sure it can be done quite easily with the correct bearing puller and bearing press, but it's hard to find instructions specifically for the C6, although I'm pretty sure, it's basically the same procedure for all.
Here is one video.
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After watching the video, you would need a minimum wage job to justify the time it takes to it.
Pitch the old one and move on!
Pitch the old one and move on!
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I have a whole factory of people that work for me and do what I ask of them, amazing how that works.
Oh yea I think it starts out working as a Temp and then after 32 years of hard work and putting up with peoples B.S. the Quality of your life improves.
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[QUOTE=LV2TOUR;1591193693]Most modern mechanics no longer take the time to just remove and press in a new bearing, but replace the entire hub.
I'm sure it can be done quite easily with the correct bearing puller and bearing press, but it's hard to find instructions specifically for the C6, although I'm pretty sure, it's basically the same procedure for all.
Thank You for the Video. Reminds me of my younger daze when I had to do all of my work outside. Looks like the guy doing the work in the video has more talent than most of the so called mechanics of today.
I'm sure it can be done quite easily with the correct bearing puller and bearing press, but it's hard to find instructions specifically for the C6, although I'm pretty sure, it's basically the same procedure for all.
Thank You for the Video. Reminds me of my younger daze when I had to do all of my work outside. Looks like the guy doing the work in the video has more talent than most of the so called mechanics of today.
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Nice! I cheated, had friend at SKF and he sent me a full set of the GT3 hubs that are made in Korea about 5 years ago and they are still going strong!
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Actually, the retirement is not even a requirement. I used to do stuff a long time ago, just to see if I could.
BTW, recently replaced Vette hubs were $158 and on my Caddy cost $53. Other than the bolt pattern, they don't look to be different. Hmmm.
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I'm thinking to put it into a vise and pull the entire rotating assembly off in one piece, then there should be a bearing under that and the one in the rotating assembly could be pressed out from the other side?????
Ya see I LIKE working on my vehicles. My Z28 has 327,000 miles on it from me doing almost all the work myself.
I just don't like doing work for other people because they do not appreciate it like I do. Way back when I was in High School I did 4 years in Auto. Shop, did not go into the business because I was not too crazy
about being covered in grease every day, now it is just a Hobby.
Ya see I LIKE working on my vehicles. My Z28 has 327,000 miles on it from me doing almost all the work myself.
I just don't like doing work for other people because they do not appreciate it like I do. Way back when I was in High School I did 4 years in Auto. Shop, did not go into the business because I was not too crazy
about being covered in grease every day, now it is just a Hobby.
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The bearing in the hub can be changed if you have a hydraulic press (instead of the savage way of clubbing on it like in the above video since it has a speed sensor that you need to reuses as well), but short of that, cheaper in time/money to just replace the entire hub instead.
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I can't imagine going 150 mph on a hub rebuilt using that video as a guide.
Unless you have ALL the tools required and the knowledge and experience - it's suicide.
My life is worth more than a hub or any DIY satisfaction
Unless you have ALL the tools required and the knowledge and experience - it's suicide.
My life is worth more than a hub or any DIY satisfaction
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The bearing in the hub can be changed if you have a hydraulic press (instead of the savage way of clubbing on it like in the above video since it has a speed sensor that you need to reuses as well), but short of that, cheaper in time/money to just replace the entire hub instead.
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OK so I put a Puller on the top section and tried to remove it but could not. I had like an 18" wrench on the puller and 200 lbs. behind it but it would not budge a mm. I stopped because I was afraid that the puller might break and did not want any flying pieces, Safety First.
Maybe I can manufacture a steel plate and try to use the Press, ya know press it out.
Maybe I can manufacture a steel plate and try to use the Press, ya know press it out.
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The green one in the background looks like about a 10 ton mechanical, which might be enough for the install, but probably short of pressing out the old bearing. Mechanicals are great for starting a bearing, since you have better control for alignment, even if you need to finish with a hydraulic.Soak in some penetrating oil or tap magic to help free the contact surfaces.