Wheel Bearing replacement

[MaineShark]

My right-rear wheel bearing is a bit too loose, so it will be getting replaced. Any words of advice? Anything peculiar to look out for?

Joe

 

[handya]

Just curious how you decided to replace your wheel bearing. You stated it was loose. I have been getting a clunking nosie it the rear of mine. Checked right wheel and there was what I thought excessive endplay from the rear differential. Would this endplay be caused by a worn wheel bearing?

 

[MaineShark]

There is excessive play in the wheel, and excessive noise, plus my mechanic says the bearing is bad, and I trust him to know what the problem is.

Joe

 

[mmvette80]

Make sure they us Made in the USA bearings!!!!!!!!!!!!
If possible have them do both sides.

 

[DDLS3]

Joe,

Is your mechanic familar with replacing rear bearings on a corvette? He will need specialized tools to disassemble and re-assemble the bearings/spindles. Both Hayne's and the Corvette shop manual have good written procedures.

 

[MaineShark]

How specialized? He has a bearing press, and such, but he's never done Corvette bearings.

Joe

 

[DDLS3]

Joe at the very least you should have the correct bearing spacer so that when the spindle is re-assembled the bearings are in the proper orientation. Consult a manual for the correct disassembly and re-assembly as they are somewhat of a unique set-up.


Dale