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Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the front wheel.
    Fig 1: Front Wheel Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08054945Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the damper.
    Fig 2: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt And Caliper Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G08054946Courtesy 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 brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
  5. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
    Fig 3: Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G08054947Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the front brake disc (see RUNOUT ).
  7. Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the hub bearing unit (B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with a soft face hammer while drawing the hub bearing unit outward, then remove the splash guard (D).
    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 hub bearing unit and driveshaft outboard joint (see step 1 under FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 4: Flange Bolts, Hub Bearing Unit And Splash Guard With Torque Specifications
    G08054948Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Check the hub bearing unit for damage and cracks.
  9. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Use the new spindle nut during 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 hub bearing unit 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.
  10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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