Knuckle/Hub Replacement - Honda Civic Service Manual

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. Replaco tho salf-locking nuts after romoval.
. The vehiclo should be on tho ground bsfore any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounb or bushings are tightened.
. Torqu€ th€ castle nut to the lowor torque specification, ihen tighton it only far enough to align th€ slot whh the pin
hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
NOTE:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel,
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc,
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.
o Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT
1 2 x 1 . 2 5 m m
108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m, 80lbf.ft)
LOWER BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
CASTLE NUT
10 r 1.25 mm
39 - ia7 N.m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf,ftl
COTTER PIN
Replace.
WHEEL BEARING
Replace.
Replacement, page 18-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW
5 x 0 . 8 m m
5 N.m {0.5 ksl.m, 4 lbf.ftl
Replacement, page 18-16
SET RING
BALL JOINT BOOT
FRONT HUB
Check for damage and
cracks.
Replacement,
page 18-10
Check for deterioration
and damage.
CASTLE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
49 - 59 N.m l5.O - 6.0 kg{.m. 36 - /(} lbf,ftl
SPINDI.T ]{UT
22 r 1.5 mm
lEl N.m {18.5 kgf.rn, 13{ lbl.ttl
Replace.
NOTE:
. Before instelling the spindle nut. apply
6n9ine oilto th6 seating surface ofthe nut.
. Atter tightening, uso a drift to stake the
spindle nut should6r against the driveshaft.
BRAKE DISC
Check for wear and
rust.
Replacement, page 18-11
lnspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT
12 x 1.5 mm
'108 N.m
1r1.0 kgf.m, 8lt lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7 lbtft)
1 8 - 1 0