Honda HR-V: Rear Axle Beam Removal and Installation (AWD)
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheels - Remove
3. Parking Brake - Release
4. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove
5. Rear Brake Calliper - Remove
6. Rear Brake Disc - Remove
7. Hub Bearing Unit - Remove - Refer to: Rear Hub Bearing Unit Removal and
Installation (2WD), or Rear Hub Bearing Unit Removal and Installation (AWD)
8. Electric Parking Brake Wire - Remove (Left Side)
- Remove the harness clip (A).
9. Brake Line - Remove (Left Side)
Fig. 19: Rear Brake Line Torque Specifications
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
NOTE: After removal, plug the ends of the hoses and joints to prevent
spilling brake fluid.
- Disconnect the brake line (A) from the brake hose (B)
- Remove the clip (C).
NOTE : Use the new clip during reassembly.
10.Brake Hose Mounting Bracket - Remove (Right Side)
Fig. 20: Brake Hose Mounting Bracket Torque Specifications
11.Propeller Shaft - Remove
12.Rear Differential Assembly - Remove
13.Muffler - Remove
14.Spring - Remove - Refer to: Rear Spring Removal and Installation (2WD), or
Rear Spring Removal and Installation (AWD)
15.Axle Beam - Remove
Fig. 21: Axle Beam Mounting Bolt WIth Torque Specifications
- Place a floor jack under the lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the
axle beam (B), and support it by raising the floor jack. Do not place the
floor jack under the center of
the axle beam
- Remove the bolts (C)
- Lower the jack slowly, then remove the axle beam.NOTE : Use the new axle
beam mounting bolt during reassembly.
16.All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the axle beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these
items:
- Loosely install nuts and/or bolts to install the bushings, load the
suspension with the vehicle's weight, and then tighten the nuts and/or
bolts to the specified torque.
- After installing the brake hose, the brake line, and the electric
parking brake wire, check interference and twisting to other parts.
- Before installing the rear brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of
the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
- Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if
necessary.
17.Brake System - Bleed
18.Wheel Alignment - Check
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1. Rear Damper - Exploded View
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Removal
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for
2WD model.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheel - Remove
3
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1. Hub Bearing Unit - Exploded View
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Fig. 24: Rear Hub bearing Exploded View With Torque Specifications
Removal & Installation
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as neede
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1. Hub Bearing Unit - Exploded View
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Fig. 26: Rear Hub Bearing Exploded View WIth Torque Specifications
Removal & Installation
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as neede
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STEERING GEARBOX DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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NOTE:
For these operations, refer to the complete procedure as needed.
Rack end removal and installation
Rack guide adjustment
Tie-rod end ball joint boot replacement
If the rack guide is removed, rack guide adjustment is necessary.
Continuously variable transmission models
Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator
pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, such
as
when you stop at a traffic light.
WARNING
Activating the automatic brake hold system