Rear

NOTE:
- Use only genuine Acura wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage the aluminum wheels.
- For aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by prying it out with a flat screwdriver. Use a rag at the point you are going to pry because aluminum alloy wheels can be easily damaged. Avoid damage to the cap by not allowing it to fall during removal.
- Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and brake disc.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of car, 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. Release the parking brake lever.





8. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
9. 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.





10. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
11. 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.

12. Remove the brake disc.





13. Remove the hub bearing unit from the knuckle. Refer to Steering and Suspension.

NOTE:
- Wash the bearing and spindle thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
- Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and brake disc.

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