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Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

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  1. Raise the front of "the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the front wheel.
    Fig 1: Wheel Nuts And Front Wheel With Torque Specification
    G05486544Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the damper.
    Fig 2: Brake Hosing Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05486545Courtesy 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. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B).
    Fig 3: Spindle Nut With Torque Specification
    G05486546Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the brake disc (see FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) and the splash guard (B) from the knuckle.
    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 FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 4: Hub Bearing Unit And Splash Guard From Knuckle With Torque Specification
      G05486547Courtesy 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 of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
    • Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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