Honda HR-V: Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement

Special Tools Required

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100

Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102

Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202

Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

Pilot, 30 mm 07746-0040700

Bearing Driver Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600

Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101

Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNA0100

Support Base 07965-SD90100

Exploded View

1. Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing - Exploded View

Fig. 4: Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing With Torque Specifications

Replacement

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Front Wheel - Remove

3. Front Brake Caliper - Remove

4. Driveshaft Spindle Nut - Remove

1. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
2. Remove the spindle nut.

5. Front Brake Disc - Remove

6. Hub for Damage and Cracks - Check

7. Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove

8. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect

1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
2. Remove the nut (B).
3. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover.

   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

9. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect

1. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
2. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

10.Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Remove

1. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the flange nuts (B).
   NOTE : During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same direction as removal
2. Pull the knuckle (C) outward, and separate the outboard joint (D) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward, then remove the knuckle/hub.

   NOTE : Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.

11.Hub - Remove

1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the bearing driver attachment, pilot, driver handle and a hydraulic press. Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic press or equivalent tool.

   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard (D).
   • Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.

2. Press out the wheel bearing inner race (A) of the hub (B) using the bearing driver attachment, pilot, driver handle, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a hydraulic press.

12.Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Remove

1. Remove the splash guard (A)
2. Remove the snap ring (B).

13.Bearing - Remove

1. Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B) using the bearing driver attachment, the driver handle, and a hydraulic press.

14.Bearing - Install

1. Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly
2. Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B) using the attachment, the driver handle, the oil seal driver attachment, the support base, and a hydraulic press.

   NOTE :

   • Install the wheel bearing with the wheel speed sensor magnetic encoder (C) (brown color) toward the inside of the knuckle.
   • Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the encoder surface.
   • Keep any magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
   • Keep the wheel bearing and magnetic encoder away from any magnetic field.
   • The encoder can be damaged or erased.
   • Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.

15.Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Install

1. Install a new snap ring (A)
2. Install the splash guard (B).

16.Hub - Install

1. Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the bearing driver attachment, the driver handle, the support base, and a hydraulic press.

   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the splash guard (C).

17.Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Install

Fig. 5: Damper Pinch Bolts With Torque Specifications

1. Apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of molybdenum grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing
2. Install the knuckle/hub (B)
3. Install the new damper pinch bolts (C) and the new flange nuts (D).

   NOTE : During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same direction as removal.

18.Lower Arm Ball Joint - Connect

Fig. 6: Lower Ball Joint With Torque Specifications

1. Connect the lower arm ball joint
2. Install a new castle nut (A).

   NOTE : 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

3. Install the lock pin (B) as shown.

19.Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Connect

Fig. 7: Tie Rod End With Torque Specifications

1. Connect the tie-rod end ball joint
2. Install the nut (A)
3. Install a new cotter pin (B) as shown.

20.Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Install

21.Front Brake Disc- Install

22.Driveshaft Spindle Nut - Install

Fig. 8: Spindle Nut WIth Torque Specifications

1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A)
2. Install the spindle nut
3. Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

23.Front Brake Caliper - Install

24.Front Wheel - Install

25.Wheel Alignment - Check

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