[Z06] C5 ZO6 Torque Tube Bearings
12-04-2008, 11:55 PM
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C5 ZO6 Torque Tube Bearings
I have a 2003 ZO6 and I have changed out my second torque tube bearing in 18 months (about 10,000 miles). What gives here? Should they be inspected at a certain time interval or do I have to wait till one goes out when in "Timbucktoo?" I blew one last sunday in Monterey, CA 200 miles from home. Is this normal? I can't trust a car that will go out on me like this? Chevy says there is no service bulletine on this issue. I sure could use some imput.
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Last edited by Zip Fox; 12-05-2008 at 12:03 AM.
12-05-2008, 03:30 AM
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Sounds like some kind of balancing or alignment problem.
I've heard of the bushing going but not the bearings. I would look for another unit from a parts car and replace the whole unit.
I've heard of the bushing going but not the bearings. I would look for another unit from a parts car and replace the whole unit.
12-05-2008, 04:22 AM
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It seems it is always one of the 3 bearings in the torque tube that goes out. I have got to get to the bottom of this. I will talk to the Chevy service manager about a misallignment of the torque tube. Thanks for your imput.
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12-05-2008, 04:31 AM
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Have you tried to call the manufacturer that is stamped on the part ?
I would thing that they would be you best bet.
12-07-2008, 05:01 PM
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The shop that replaced my torque tube bearings in 2007 also damaged my tranny. I had the Chevy dealership rebuild the tranny. So much for choosing a transmission shop that had no experience with Corvettes. Good thing I purchased an extended warranty...which will pay for this job. I will chalk this up to a bad repair job 18 months ago...or just plain bad luck with a bad bearing.
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12-08-2008, 06:58 AM
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is it as simple as a bad pilot brng? the prolly botched up the pb on the install from last time, not giving the front TT bearing any support?
I have over 125k miles on my 2002 Z06
I have over 125k miles on my 2002 Z06
