Accord L4-1829cc 1.8L SOHC ES, ET FI (1985)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
1.
Raise vehicle and place on safety stands.
2.
Remove front wheel.
3.
Remove spindle nut locking device, then remove spindle nut.
4.
Loosen the two mounting bolts and remove the front brake caliper as an assembly.
5.
If knuckle is to remain on vehicle, use suitable slide hammer to remove wheel hub.
6.
Detach bolt at lower arm then remove tie rod ball joint.
7.
Remove pinch bolt securing knuckle to shock absorber.
8.
Using hammer, tap knuckle off shock absorber.
9.
Slide driveshaft out of hub.
10.
Remove knuckle, hub, backing plate and front brake disc as an assembly.
11.
Loosen attaching bolts and remove hub.
12.
Loosen attaching bolts and remove front brake disc.
13.
Loosen attaching bolts and remove backing plate.
14.
Loosen attaching screws and remove front bearing retainer.
15.
Using a hydraulic press and suitable tool set, press inner and outer front wheel bearings and dust seals from knuckle.
16.
Install new bearings with part numbers on both facing inward, using a hydraulic press and suitable tool set.
17.
Reverse procedure above for remainder of assembly, making sure that aligning dowel at the bottom of the shock absorber seats properly and that
the lower arm pivot bolt is tightened only when car is raised slightly off safety stand by a jack placed under the knuckle. Tighten lower arm pivot
bolt to 25-36 ft. lbs. (3.5-5.0 kg-m) and use a new lock tab to secure.
