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ForgotUsername · 11-19-2021, 03:36 PM

2010 Camaro V6 Automatic. See attached photos for what came off.

Situation:
Im changing both REAR wheel hubs. Driver side replacement went fine.

For passenger side I had the new hub installed and realized the ABS sensor wouldn't fit in. There was a metal ring in the way. I took the hub back off and the ring (see photos) was loose. It seems to be a part of the cv shaft, as can be seen in the attached images of other driveshafts.
It got smashed when I reassembled the new hub, I do not think I can or should reuse this part. I tried to bend it back and I think it's no good.

Two questions:
1. Am I okay to reinstall without this part?
2. Any idea if I can get this ring without having to buy a whole new CV shaft?

patternpilot · 11-19-2021, 10:12 PM

My guess is that it is a grease seal. Your only choice is to replace it with a new one.

ForgotUsername · 11-20-2021, 10:11 AM

Update: I believe it's a "dust shield" or "oil shield", its purpose is to keep debris from getting onto the ABS tone ring.
@patternpilot, you were headed the right direction.

I found similar examples of this problem on the internet (mostly toyotas?), see attached images.
The front hubs actually have something similar, see attached images.
Dealer diagrams don't show it as a separate part. Autozone/Oreilly/Advance all came up with nothing, even after showing them the part. ugh.

I reassembled everything without the part, and it drives perfectly fine. No noise, no warning lights. I suspect eventually without this part it may gather debris and throw an ABS sensor code. Or I could just buy a whole new CV axle :(

cawengr · 11-20-2021, 08:25 PM

Try rock auto for wheel seal

11-19-2021, 03:36 PM	#1
ForgotUsername Drives: 2010 Camaro RS LT2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 17	What fell off? 2010 Camaro V6 Automatic. See attached photos for what came off. Situation: Im changing both REAR wheel hubs. Driver side replacement went fine. For passenger side I had the new hub installed and realized the ABS sensor wouldn't fit in. There was a metal ring in the way. I took the hub back off and the ring (see photos) was loose. It seems to be a part of the cv shaft, as can be seen in the attached images of other driveshafts. It got smashed when I reassembled the new hub, I do not think I can or should reuse this part. I tried to bend it back and I think it's no good. Two questions: 1. Am I okay to reinstall without this part? 2. Any idea if I can get this ring without having to buy a whole new CV shaft? Attached Images Last edited by ForgotUsername; 11-20-2021 at 10:12 AM. Reason: Clarity

11-19-2021, 10:12 PM	#2
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	My guess is that it is a grease seal. Your only choice is to replace it with a new one. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

11-20-2021, 10:11 AM	#3
ForgotUsername Drives: 2010 Camaro RS LT2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Detroit Posts: 17	Update: I believe it's a "dust shield" or "oil shield", its purpose is to keep debris from getting onto the ABS tone ring. @patternpilot, you were headed the right direction. I found similar examples of this problem on the internet (mostly toyotas?), see attached images. The front hubs actually have something similar, see attached images. Dealer diagrams don't show it as a separate part. Autozone/Oreilly/Advance all came up with nothing, even after showing them the part. ugh. I reassembled everything without the part, and it drives perfectly fine. No noise, no warning lights. I suspect eventually without this part it may gather debris and throw an ABS sensor code. Or I could just buy a whole new CV axle :( Attached Images

11-20-2021, 08:25 PM	#4
cawengr Drives: Classy Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 37	Try rock auto for wheel seal