Anyone replace wheel bearing on 6th gen yet?
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Yup, I'm pretty sure both of mine are shot. I have been able to hear them starting at 45mph for a couple of months now. I have 98 4dr/lx/4cyl with 139,000 miles on it. Dealer says I need to replace both bearing AND both hubs. WTF? The cost, $420.00 in Atlanta. I don't think so.
Does anyone know if you can replace the bearings yourself? It can probably be done at home if it doesn't require special tools, or if those bearing aren't pressed on.
Also, majestichonda.com has them for about $96.00 each. (Part #36322) I'm still looking though.
Does anyone know if you can replace the bearings yourself? It can probably be done at home if it doesn't require special tools, or if those bearing aren't pressed on.
Also, majestichonda.com has them for about $96.00 each. (Part #36322) I'm still looking though.
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Thae only special tool you will need is a torque wrench. Other than that the hub and bearing assembly is one peice. Just pull the drum or rotors off and loosen the hub nut. Should slide right off the axle. 139 ft lbs for rotor and 134 for drums. (torque specs)
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Thanks for the torque specs honda guy. I'm gonna tackle this next weekend.
BTW, the direct link to order parts for majestic honda is www.hondaautomotiveparts.com. I bought a set ignition wires and a windshield washer nozzle there today and saved about $60.00 over the dealer price.
BTW, the direct link to order parts for majestic honda is www.hondaautomotiveparts.com. I bought a set ignition wires and a windshield washer nozzle there today and saved about $60.00 over the dealer price.
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Originally Posted by BWatkins
Same wheel (Pass. Rear) has gone bad again
Anyone else have bearing problems w/ 6th gen?
Anyone else have bearing problems w/ 6th gen?
If your rear bearings are going bad before 100 or so thousand miles, you probably installed them incorrectly or didn't buy OEM. Honda wheel bearings can theoretically last forever, but potholes and things like that decrease their life. Driving in Flint MI for a few months didn't help mine h:
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80K, noise just started a week or 2 ago.
both my rears are fried ... still haven't gotten around to ordering a new set.
I think I'll do that now ...
both my rears are fried ... still haven't gotten around to ordering a new set.
I think I'll do that now ...
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Originally Posted by sleezye
tq. specs u mean u actually use those?
I hope he uses them especially on bearings. Why replace them after a thousand miles because they were way to tight. Thats just stupid