07-11-2022, 12:30 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Azusa, CA
Posts: 360
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Wheel Hub/Bearing Bolts Hard to Torque!!
Anyone have a trick on how to get these rear wheel bearings torqued to 85 ft lbs?
I have the Z28 axles and the boots on the end don’t allow a socket to sit on the bolts fully that attach the wheel bearing to the knuckle assembly. One bolt is about to strip so I’m replacing it, but I can’t get a good grip on those 3 bolts. If you have any tricks or special tools, please let me know. I want to make sure they are torqued properly to avoid any vibration. Thanks!
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07-12-2022, 05:00 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: missouri
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i bought offset box end wrenches from harbor freight . i think i turned the axle in a certain way to access the bolt. or i think i did this put a jack under lower control arm and raised the suspension to access. i do know i used a offset box end 18 or 19 mm i installed 1LE axles encounter the same thing i think i just got it as tight as i could and didnt worry about torque. not like a head bolt.
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07-13-2022, 07:51 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Palm Bay, FL
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I was never able to get good access to those bolts without disconnecting the UCA, toe rod and trailing arm and dropping the knuckle forward. PITA I know, but there is just no room with 1LE or ZL1 axles.
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2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes.
2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. |
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