rear end movement - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

crazyb1 · 05-04-2007

I had my rear right wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced last week. Today I noticed that that the same wheel was squeeking again. I also noticed that when I accelerate and decel, the rear end shifts under load, and then shifts back when unloaded. It's very unnerving when at highway speeds you shift and the back end shifts. That's not right. What gives?

Ccmano · 05-04-2007

What you describe was happening on my car before I changed out the rear hubs. So I would suspect there is a problem with the install that was done. Of course deteriorated rubber bushings can cause the same feeling. I would jack one rear wheel off the ground at a time, grab the top and bottom of the tire and see if there is play in the bearing or in the rear suspension bushings. You may have to have someone else watch the bushings to check for movement. Just be safe when jacking the car and use a jack stand to support the car.

tomtom72 · 05-05-2007

I would respectfully add from an apprentice Z owner that you might also check the "C"-beam bolts? If they come loose at the anchor point at the diff housing you could get some pinion rotation...wind-up under load and un-winding under no load....the beam attaches at the front of the diff housing where the pinion gear is.

Just a thought.

Tom

bldavis11 · 05-28-2007

I'm just curious what the outcome of this was. Bearings gone bad?

tomtom72 · 05-29-2007

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Originally Posted by bldavis11

I'm just curious what the outcome of this was. Bearings gone bad?

crazyb1 · 05-29-2007

I've been out of town for a few weeks. The tire place couldn't figure it out. I just lost my mechanic I've used for the past 9 years so I'm trying to find a reputable shop for the Z. I did drive it a little this past weekend and I noticed that when stopped and I pressed on the brakes, a squeek/type noise comes from the right rear axle area. Same spot as before. Maybe I missed this but could the brakes have something to do with this?

bldavis11 · 05-29-2007

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Originally Posted by crazyb1

I've been out of town for a few weeks. The tire place couldn't figure it out. I just lost my mechanic I've used for the past 9 years so I'm trying to find a reputable shop for the Z. I did drive it a little this past weekend and I noticed that when stopped and I pressed on the brakes, a squeek/type noise comes from the right rear axle area. Same spot as before. Maybe I missed this but could the brakes have something to do with this?

The brakes could certainly cause squeeks. You could have a caliper that's not releasing all of the way among a number of other things. Jack the right rear and spin the tire. Does it bind?

crazyb1 · 07-30-2007

Update and advice: Found out the new hub/bearing assembly was bad. It will be replaced. Also, the mechanic found that the rear arm bushings were cracked and worn. He's trying to replace the whole arm assembly w/bushings but he can't find the whole assemblies from Chevy, and other parts searches. Can/should he just replace all of the rear bushings with one of the available poly kits from a favorite vette catelog or should hereplace all bushings and control arms. That sounds a lot more expensive!

SC UL8R1990 · 08-08-2007

lol

crazyb1 · 12-29-2007

Got right rear bearings replaced under warranty two months ago. Now, the same wheel is making the same noise again. The guy who did this work said he'd replace it again but wants me to take it to a dealership to find out if something else is causing the bearings to go bad. Any suggestions? The car hasn't been abused so why would the right rear go bad three times in less than a year while the left one is fine? Was it installed properly? I'm getting tired of having this same issue over and over again!!!! He did mention that he'd put in aftermarket hub assembly and when he talked to a chevy dealer on the phone, he responded that he would replace again with OEM if necessary, still under warranty.

Crazy

05-04-2007	#1
crazyb1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 56	rear end movement I had my rear right wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced last week. Today I noticed that that the same wheel was squeeking again. I also noticed that when I accelerate and decel, the rear end shifts under load, and then shifts back when unloaded. It's very unnerving when at highway speeds you shift and the back end shifts. That's not right. What gives?

05-04-2007	#2
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: rear end movement What you describe was happening on my car before I changed out the rear hubs. So I would suspect there is a problem with the install that was done. Of course deteriorated rubber bushings can cause the same feeling. I would jack one rear wheel off the ground at a time, grab the top and bottom of the tire and see if there is play in the bearing or in the rear suspension bushings. You may have to have someone else watch the bushings to check for movement. Just be safe when jacking the car and use a jack stand to support the car.

05-05-2007	#3
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: rear end movement I would respectfully add from an apprentice Z owner that you might also check the "C"-beam bolts? If they come loose at the anchor point at the diff housing you could get some pinion rotation...wind-up under load and un-winding under no load....the beam attaches at the front of the diff housing where the pinion gear is. Just a thought. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-28-2007	#4
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: rear end movement I'm just curious what the outcome of this was. Bearings gone bad?

05-29-2007	#6
crazyb1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 56	Re: rear end movement I've been out of town for a few weeks. The tire place couldn't figure it out. I just lost my mechanic I've used for the past 9 years so I'm trying to find a reputable shop for the Z. I did drive it a little this past weekend and I noticed that when stopped and I pressed on the brakes, a squeek/type noise comes from the right rear axle area. Same spot as before. Maybe I missed this but could the brakes have something to do with this?

07-30-2007	#8
crazyb1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 56	Re: rear end movement Update and advice: Found out the new hub/bearing assembly was bad. It will be replaced. Also, the mechanic found that the rear arm bushings were cracked and worn. He's trying to replace the whole arm assembly w/bushings but he can't find the whole assemblies from Chevy, and other parts searches. Can/should he just replace all of the rear bushings with one of the available poly kits from a favorite vette catelog or should hereplace all bushings and control arms. That sounds a lot more expensive!

08-08-2007	#9
SC UL8R1990 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 36	Re: rear end movement lol

12-29-2007	#10
crazyb1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 56	Re: rear end movement Got right rear bearings replaced under warranty two months ago. Now, the same wheel is making the same noise again. The guy who did this work said he'd replace it again but wants me to take it to a dealership to find out if something else is causing the bearings to go bad. Any suggestions? The car hasn't been abused so why would the right rear go bad three times in less than a year while the left one is fine? Was it installed properly? I'm getting tired of having this same issue over and over again!!!! He did mention that he'd put in aftermarket hub assembly and when he talked to a chevy dealer on the phone, he responded that he would replace again with OEM if necessary, still under warranty. Crazy