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Knuckle/Hub Replacement

  1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the front wheel.
    Fig 1: Wheel Nuts (A) With Torque Specifications
    G07769169Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt (A) And Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769170Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or the brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket (A) and the wheel speed sensor (B) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket (A) And Wheel Speed Sensor (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769171Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
    Fig 4: Stake (A) And Spindle Nut (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769172Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the front brake disc (see FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
  9. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
    Fig 5: Cotter Pin (A) And Nut (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769173Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  11. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the knuckle ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown. Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.
    Fig 6: Cotter Pin (A) And Castle Nut (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769174Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Disconnect the knuckle ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
  13. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
    NOTE: During installation, insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown. Check the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting the ball joint.
    Fig 7: Cotter Pin (A) And Castle Nut (B) With Torque Specifications
    G07769175Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  15. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward, then remove the knuckle/hub.
    NOTE:
    • Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
    • During installation, apply grease to the mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and the driveshaft outboard joint (see step 1 on DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 8: Identifying Knuckle (A) Outboard Joint (B)
    G07769176Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
    • Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
    • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
    • Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
    • Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
    • Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces between the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  17. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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