rear hub bolt size

[vsg914]

I'm replacing a rear hub assy on the 96. The book says its a torx head. Can anyone tell me what size torx? I've tried, but there is no way I can see in there.

Thanks in advance.
Curt

 

[vetteoz]

Is T55

 

[vsg914]

Thanks. That was it. I got it changed yesterday. about 3 hours total. Old bearing fell to pieces in my hand when it was removed from the spindle. Looks like I changed it just in time. I've seen cars completely lose a wheel and do a lot of damage.

Thanks again for the info. Saved me some time not having to fiddle around finding the righ size torx 6 inches deep inside a cavity.

 

[helphos]

Torx Schmorx

Thanks- This helps me as well.

While I'm unbolting it, forgive me if I mutter "Why couldn't they just use a hex (allen) bolt. I already had a set of hex key sockets.

Do you need to grease the bearing or is it "permanently lubricated?"

Thanks!

 

[aboatguy]

Thanks- This helps me as well.

While I'm unbolting it, forgive me if I mutter "Why couldn't they just use a hex (allen) bolt. I already had a set of hex key sockets.

Do you need to grease the bearing or is it "permanently lubricated?"

Thanks!

No lube.....its a sealed bearing.....

 

[helphos]

Bearings

Thanks! It seems strange not to put a big glob of grease on a wheel bearing.
That's progress, I guess.

 

[geekinavette]

Thanks. That was it. I got it changed yesterday. about 3 hours total. Old bearing fell to pieces in my hand when it was removed from the spindle.

Been there done that! One of the rears on mine completely fell apart just like that. Scary!