Accord EX Sedan L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
Wheel Bearing: Customer Interest
Wheel Bearings, Rear - Noise
99-040
August 3, 1999
Applies To: 1998-99 Accord - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Noisy Rear Wheel Bearings
(Supersedes 99-040, dated May 25, 1999)
SYMPTOM
A growling or whining noise from the rear wheel bearings. The pitch changes with vehicle speed and is not affected by road surface conditions.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Water contamination in the rear hub bearing assemblies.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1998 Accord - ALL
1999 Accord - thru VINs:
1HGCG1...XA022784
1HGCG2...XA014794
1HGCG3...XA012097
1HGCG5...XA082697
1HGCG6...XA086054
1HGCF8...XA088455
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both rear hub bearing assemblies and spindle nuts.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, All V6 models:
P/N 42200-S87-C51, H/C 6037394
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 EX models:
P/N 42200-S84-C51, H/C 6037386
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 LX models w/ABS:
P/N 42200-S84-C31, H/C 6037378
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 DX/LX models w/o ABS:
P/N 42200-S84-C01, H/C 6037352
Spindle Nut:
P/N 90305-S30-003, H/C 5210000
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION