Accord L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC (1991)
Wheel Bearing: Customer Interest
Suspension - Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
97-018
March 31, 1997
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Rear Wheel Bearing Noise
SYMPTOM
A whining noise from the rear wheels. At first, only at highway speeds, but, over time, becoming noticeable at low speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The rear bearing hub caps were not manufactured correctly, allowing water to leak into the hub bearing assemblies, and contaminating the bearings.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1992 - 96 Prelude - ALL
1990 - 96 Accord - ALL
1997 Accord - 2-door thru VIN 1HGCD7... VA009547
- 4-door thru VIN 1HGCD5... VA069560
- V6 thru VIN 1HGCE6... VA007445
- Wagon thru VIN 1HGCE1 ... VA003363
1995 - 96 Odyssey - ALL
1997 Odyssey - Thru VIN JHMRA1 ... VC003933
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the failed hub bearing assembly, then install new rear bearing hub caps.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Bearing Hub Cap (2 required):
P/N 42326-SG0-000, H/C 2589950 Spindle Nut:
All except Accord V6 and Wagon
P/N 90305-692-010, H/C 1483627
Accord V6 and Wagon
P/N 90305-SD4-003, H/C 2399723
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly:
Prelude
Si/Si 4WS/SE/VTEC
P/N 42200-SS0-981, H/C 3943206
S model
P/N 42200-SM4-A01, H/C 3943198
1990-93 Accord
4-door and 2-door w/ABS
P/N 42200-SM4-J51, H/C 3607140
4-door and 2-door w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV1-008, H/C 4225900
Wagon w/ ABS
P/N 42200-SM5-A51, H/C 3920493
