Honda HR-V Owners & Service Manuals

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

Special Tools Required

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100

Suspension System - Service Information

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100

Suspension System - Service Information

Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102

Suspension System - Service Information

Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202

Suspension System - Service Information

Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000

Suspension System - Service Information

Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300

Suspension System - Service Information

Pilot, 30 mm 07746-0040700

Suspension System - Service Information

Bearing Driver Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600

Suspension System - Service Information

Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101

Suspension System - Service Information

Oil Seal Driver Attachment, 96 mm 07ZAD-PNA0100

Suspension System - Service Information

Support Base 07965-SD90100

Suspension System - Service Information

Exploded View

1. Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing - Exploded View

Suspension System - Service Information
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

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

8. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

  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.

Suspension System - Service Information

  1. 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

Suspension System - Service Information

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

13.Bearing - Remove

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information

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

16.Hub - Install

Suspension System - Service Information

  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

Suspension System - Service Information
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

Suspension System - Service Information
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

Suspension System - Service Information
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

Suspension System - Service Information

21.Front Brake Disc- Install

22.Driveshaft Spindle Nut - Install

Suspension System - Service Information
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

    READ NEXT:

     Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal and Installation

    Special Tools Required Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100 Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102 Removal & Installation 1. Vehicle - Lift 2. Front Wheel - Remove 3. Lower Arm Ball

     Front Lower Arm Removal and Installation

    Removal & Installation 1. Vehicle - Lift 2. Front Wheel - Remove 3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect Fig. 11: Lower Ball Joint Mounting Flange With Torque Specifications Remove the flange bolt

     Front Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation (2WD)

    Removal 1. Vehicle - Lift 2. Front Wheels - Remove 3. Front Splash Shield - Remove 4. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar. 5. Stabilize

    SEE MORE:

     Electric Parking Brake Symptom Troubleshooting - Electric Parking Brake Indicator Does Not Go OFF, And No DTCS Are Stored

    1. DTC check. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode. Check for DTCs with the HDS. Are there DTCs indicated? YES Go to indicated DTC's troubleshooting. NO Go to step 2. 2. Gauge control module operation check. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function. Is the gauge control module OK? YES

     DTC 2610 DRAM Diag

    NOTE: Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first. This navigation DTC sets when a problem with the internal DRAM is detected (the DA Unit icon is red in the System Links). Before you troubleshoot, make sure to follow the General Troubleshooting Information. Check any official Honda

    © 2019-2024 Copyright www.hohrv2.com