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Originally Posted by Msquared
Ironically, that grease was probably applied to minimize corrosion at that location while the car was being transported.
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Perhaps that was the intent for the non-1LE cars with steel hats that got carried over to the 1LEs. But not really much of a benefit with the 1LE anodized hats.
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Originally Posted by Msquared
There is a TSB for this, and it says to clean everything thoroughly including the use of Scotchbrite pads. Then put a film of lube on just the hub pilot, and reassemble. I wouldn't even bother with the lube on the pilot: there is no reason the wheel should ever move on the pilot if the mating surfaces are clean and the lug nuts are properly torqued. |
I suspect the intent with applying lube on the hub pilot is to minimize corrosion that could end up seizing the rotor to the hub. Rotors can sometimes be a nightmare to get off because of this! On my daily drivers that see winter duty, I always make sure the pilot has some anti-seize.