How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 01-05 Honda Civic
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 40 min · Honda Civic
Replace the wheel bearing and hub assembly on a 2001-2005 Honda Civic.
Tools you will need
- 32mm socket
- Bearing grease
- Hammer
- Torque wrench
- Jack stands
- 19mm socket
- Chisel
- Lug wrench
- Ratchet
- Floor jack
- Breaker bar
Parts and supplies
- Wheel bearing and hub assembly
Steps
- Remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts, then raise and support the car.
- Remove the old hub
Pull off the brake drum, remove the hub nut cap with a chisel and hammer, remove the hub nut with a 32mm socket and breaker bar, then remove the hub.
- Install the new hub
Apply a little grease to the hub's inside, mount it and thread on the nut, torque it to about 134 ft-lb, drive the center cap on securely with a hammer, then refit the brake drum.
- Reinstall the wheel
Refit the hub cap, hand-thread the lug nuts, lower the car, then torque the lug nuts to about 100 ft-lb in a star pattern.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.