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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: Wheel Nuts & Front Wheel With Torque Specifications
    G05962701Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A) from the damper.
    Fig 2: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G05962702Courtesy 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. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B).
    Fig 3: Spindle Nut & Stake With Torque Specifications
    G05962703Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the front brake disc (see FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
  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 the driveshaft outboard joint (see step 1 on FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 4: Flange Bolts, Hub Bearing Unit, Driveshaft End & Splash Guard With Torque Specifications
    G05962704Courtesy 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 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 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.
  10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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