Rear Wheel Bearing
04-17-2011, 10:05 PM
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Rear Wheel Bearing
Im needing to replace my left side rear wheel bearing, I was wondering if anybody had any reccomendations on where I should order it from? Also how difficult are they to put on? Any information would be appreciated.
04-17-2011, 11:21 PM
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I would do both sides...They are under $75.00 shipped per side.
I like adding a few coats of high temp caliper paint and clear coat to the hubs before install so they don't rust.
I'm sure there must be a write up with the steps to take in removing the knuckles and axle ends.
You will need a torx T40 bit (I'm pretty sure it's a T40) to remove the 3 bolts that hold the hubs onto the knuckle as well as standard allen wrenches, sockets, wrenches and that HUGE socket for the axle nut with a cheater wrench to break it free.
I like adding a few coats of high temp caliper paint and clear coat to the hubs before install so they don't rust.
I'm sure there must be a write up with the steps to take in removing the knuckles and axle ends.
You will need a torx T40 bit (I'm pretty sure it's a T40) to remove the 3 bolts that hold the hubs onto the knuckle as well as standard allen wrenches, sockets, wrenches and that HUGE socket for the axle nut with a cheater wrench to break it free.
04-17-2011, 11:52 PM
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04-18-2011, 12:47 PM
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04-18-2011, 01:25 PM
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Any local autoparts store will have them.
04-19-2011, 09:16 PM
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I would do both sides...They are under $75.00 shipped per side.
I like adding a few coats of high temp caliper paint and clear coat to the hubs before install so they don't rust.
I'm sure there must be a write up with the steps to take in removing the knuckles and axle ends.
You will need a torx T40 bit (I'm pretty sure it's a T40) to remove the 3 bolts that hold the hubs onto the knuckle as well as standard allen wrenches, sockets, wrenches and that HUGE socket for the axle nut with a cheater wrench to break it free.
I like adding a few coats of high temp caliper paint and clear coat to the hubs before install so they don't rust.
I'm sure there must be a write up with the steps to take in removing the knuckles and axle ends.
You will need a torx T40 bit (I'm pretty sure it's a T40) to remove the 3 bolts that hold the hubs onto the knuckle as well as standard allen wrenches, sockets, wrenches and that HUGE socket for the axle nut with a cheater wrench to break it free.
04-19-2011, 10:53 PM
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I bought the T55 bit in a 3 piece kit at Autozone...about $12....it is hard to find by itself.
04-20-2011, 04:03 PM
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04-20-2011, 04:30 PM
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Researched a lot when mine went out last year...plenty of assemblies 10 the $110-130 range but reviews were BAD...I work at a garage and my cost for the Timken units were in the $275 ea. range. Hub nut off and on and lower control arm nut [use a crow's foot wrench] was half the labor. 2-2 1/2 hrs labor each side if you have the right tools. A good time to deal with p. brake while in there !
04-21-2011, 07:51 AM
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Last year, I had to replace the hub bearings on my GMC 4x4. Did a little research, came up with an SKF wholesaler online, who had really great pricing. I just looked up a Corvette rear bearing on their site....$183 plus shipping.
04-21-2011, 08:49 PM
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04-23-2011, 12:51 AM
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they are cheap ! 
are they any good?
04-23-2011, 07:27 AM
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Within reason, I still believe in the old saying, "you get what you pay for". Having said that, I work part time for one of the "big box" auto parts stores. I get to read the 'country of origin' on all the bearing boxes. You'd be amazed at how much of this stuff in NOT made in the US, despite the brand name.
As I previously mentioned, I replaced the hubs on my GMC with SKF hubs....made in the good old USofA.
As I previously mentioned, I replaced the hubs on my GMC with SKF hubs....made in the good old USofA.
04-23-2011, 10:09 AM
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I understand "you get what you pay for" but from the way I looked at it is timken has a 1 yr warranty and hub and bearing has a lifetime as long as you own the vehicle, but idk what skf offers.
04-23-2011, 03:40 PM
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04-24-2011, 12:31 AM
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