Rear

Hub Bearing Unit Replacement





NOTE:
- Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage the aluminum wheels.
- On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel.
- Before installing the brake disc (or brake drum), clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake disc (or brake drum).
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc (or brake drum) and wheel.
*1: For vehicles with drum brakes.
*2: '99 2D Si and Si-R models

NOTE: Disc type ('99 2D Si and Si-R models)

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.





6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove the nut.





7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8. Release the parking brake lever.





9. Remove the brake drum, hub unit bearing, and spindle washer (for vehicles with drum brakes).





10. Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
11. Remove the two brake hose mounting bolts.





12. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts, and hang the caliper to one side.

CAUTION: To prevent accidental damage to the caliper or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper from the undercarriage.

13. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it away from the hub.

NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively.

14. Remove the brake disc.





15. Remove the hub unit bearing from the spindle.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal.