Hub removal
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Hub removal
Can someone please direct me to a how to for the removal and replacement of rear hub assembly for a 2014 C7 Z51? I did the fronts and now I am at the rear with a lot of things removed. Do I remove the parking brake or do I have to?
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You have to undo the parking brake cable. The cable can then come with the knuckle assembly. You need a scan tool to allow the cable to extend fully so you can disconnect it. Then the scan tool will retract it once done. I don't know if you can disconnect it without performing that procedure and if you do if there will be any adverse affects. I've always used the scan tool.
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the hub is loose but it is not breaking free of the axle. So with the hub free from spindle now everything is kinda moving around. Am I supposed to be using a large amount of force to separate the hub from axle?
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I presume you removed the axle nut already, when the hand brake was holding things tight?
You can use a rubber mullet to convince the axle to start detaching from the hub.
You can use a rubber mullet to convince the axle to start detaching from the hub.
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yes, all bolts and nuts removed, loosened brake so it is not binding anything. I have hit it numerous times with a rubber mallet with the bolt on backwards not to damage threads. Maybe some heat will work? I used a heat gun for the 3 hub bolts, they are ridiculously tight.
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this was correct. I will add to put the transmission in Neutral with the vehicle in full accessory mode. Hold start button for 10 seconds without foot in brake and shift to Neutral.