Rear

Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

NOTE:
- Use only genuine Acura wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheels weights may corrode and damage aluminum wheels.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and inside of the wheel.

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.





3. Remove the hub cap, then pry the spindle nut lock tab away from the spindle, and loosen the nut.

NOTE: After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.





4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt.

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

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





6. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
7. Screw two 8 x 12 mm bolts into the disc to push it away from the hub. Remove the brake disc.

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





8. Remove the hub bearing unit from the knuckle.

NOTE: Wash the bearing and spindle thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the new spindle nut to the specified torque, then stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.