Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 817

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement {cont'd}
1 .
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety
stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.
WHEEL NUT
108 N.m
{11 kgtm.80 lbf.ftl
2 .
3 .
5.
181 N.m {r8.5 kgf.m, 134lbtft)
Replace.
NOTE: Before installing the spindle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. Atter
tightening, use a dritt to stake the spindle nut
shoulder against the driveshaft
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BMKE HOSE MOUNNNG BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
R e m o v e t h e c a l i p e r m o u n t i n g b o l t s a n d h a n g t h e
caliper assemblv to one side.
CAUTION; To prevent accidental damage to th€
caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece ot
wire to hang the caliper from the undercarriage.
6 .
'+
SPINDI.f NUT
12 N.m 11.2 ksI.m,8.7 lbtftl
CAI-IPER MOUNTING BOLTS
12 x 1.25 mm
108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m,80 lbl.ft)
1 8 - 1 0
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
8. 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.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for cars
with ABS).
9 .
1 0 .
6 mm BRAKE DISC
RETAINING SCREWS
9.8 N.m ll.0 kgl.m, 7 lbf.ft)
9.8 N.m
{1.0 kgf.m,
7 rbr.ft)
't1.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
ror.
MOUNTING
BOLTS
9.8 N.m
11.0 kgf.m,7 lbf.ftl