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Honda Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

Make
Honda
Model
Prelude
Engine
L4-1958cc SOHC
Year
1988
Section
Wheels and Tires › Wheel Bearing › Adjustments
MaintenanceAdjustments
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Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

1.

Raise and support rear of vehicle, remove wheels, then remove brake pads as outlined in ``Disc Brakes Section.''

2.

Remove grease cap, cotter pin, pin holder and pin holder.

3.

Lubricate spindle threads, install spindle nut and torque nut to 18 ft. lbs.

4.

Rotate brake disc several revolutions, then torque spindle nut to 18 ft. lbs.

5.

Repeat step 3 until nut torque holds at 18 ft. lbs.

6.

Loosen spindle nut until it just breaks free, but does not turn (0 ft. lbs.), then torque nut to 40 ft. lbs.

7.

Install pin holder with slot as close as possible to hole in spindle, tighten nut just enough to align slot, then install cotter pin and grease cap.

8.

Check rotating torque of disc and hub assembly with suitable spring scale.

9.

If reading is not 0.9-4 lbs., check for improperly tightened spindle nut or damaged bearings.

10.

Reinstall brake pads and wheels, depress and release brake pedal several times to seat pads against brake disc, then lower vehicle.

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