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How can one tell if the rear bearings are going out?
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Posted on: 2014/4/5 22:56
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bogus | Re: rear bearings | ||
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mileage... are you nearing 85k miles? That's the wear point.
Also, you can grab the tire at 12 and 6 and wiggle... if it moves, time for new bearings. |
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 1:08
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1989Convertible | Re: rear bearings | ||
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How hard are they to change on the C4 and can you recomend a brand to get?
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 2:44
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jonszr1 | Re: rear bearings | ||
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they are not hard to change. you need a 50 torqs bit . do you have a factory service manual?? if not and you are planning on doing your own work when things come up I would invest in one .they are a wealth of info .I personally like taking the whole housing off where the bearing is located .some do them with the housing on the car
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 6:32
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bogus | Re: rear bearings | ||
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I have done a few... for me, it's easier to leave the uprights on, because otherwise, you need a vice big enough to fit...
this is also a good time to do u-joints. Is it T50 or T55? I can't remember off hand... either way, get 2 or 3 of them, because the bolts are TIGHT and can tear up a torx bit real fast. If you do ujoints, get an 8mm socket, 12 point, and a long 8mm box wrench to reach in there with. I also recommend new bolts and straps with the ujoints. Randy's Differential has all the parts, not the greatest price, but the selection and quality make up for it. Good stuff. |
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 18:04
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Matatk | Re: rear bearings | ||
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Timken is a good brand for bearings.
Make sure you have a good breaker bar or torque wrench for tightening the rear nut to approximately 200 ft lbs. Get the new Teflon washer from the GM dealer when you do it, too. |
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 21:32
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bogus | Re: rear bearings | ||
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Timken or SKF.
Both are available at Rockauto.com for about the same $ - $126.00 or so. |
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 22:05
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BrianCunningham | Re: rear bearings | ||
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What they said
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Posted on: 2014/4/6 22:13
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