rear bearing HONDA CR-V 1998 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 18-3
Wheel Alignment
Service lnformation ......................,.. 18-4
Camber .................. 18-4
Caster ............... ...... 18-5
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Turning Angle Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End Play .......................,...... 18-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-8
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-9
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-15
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-16
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-16
Disassembly/lnspection .................. 18-1 7
Reassembly ........... 18-18
lnstallation ............. 18-18
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ..... 18-19
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-20
Upper Arm Bushing
Replacement ..... 18-23
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-23
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-24
Reassembly ........... 18-25
lnstallation ............. 18-25
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Wheel/Hub lnspection
Bearing End Play
1.Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported.
Remove the wheels, then reinstall the wheel nuts.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or
drum inward or outward.
Front/Rear;
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm (0 - 0.002 in)
Measure end play at thehub flange.
Rear:
Measure end play at center ofthe hub flange.108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m, q} lbf.ftl
It the bearing end play measurement is more than
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.
1.
Wheel Runout
Raise the vehicle off the ground, and make sure it is
securely supported,
Check for bent or deformed wheels.
Attach the dial gauge as shown.
Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Whoel Axial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm {0 - 0.0i[ in]
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm l0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:2.0 mm 10.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radial Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoal: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 inl
Aluminum Whoel: 0 - 0.7 mm {0 - 0.03 in}
Servics Limit:1.5 mm (0.06 inl
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
reolace the wheel.
18-7
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and the brake drum.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and wheel.
FLANGE BOLI12 x 1,25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf.m,76 tbtfr)
BACKING PLATE
SPINDI-E NUT22 x'1.5 mm181 N.m {18.5 kgf.m, 134 lbf.ftlReplace.NOTE: Alter tightening, use a driftpunch to lock the spindle nut shoulderinto the spindle.
BRAKE SHOE
TRAILING ARMCheck {or crackingano oamage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm64 N'm 16.5 kgf.m, 4? lbt.ft)
Check for crackingano oamage.
BRAKE DRUMCheck for wearano oamage,
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgt m,80lbtftl
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Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supponed.
Remove the rear wheel.
Remove the brake drum from the hub by threading
8 x,r.25 mm bolts into the drum to push it away
from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt two turns
at a time to prevent cocking the drum excessively.
SPINDLE NUTWHEEL NUT
r81 N.m t18.5 kgt m, 134 lbt'ftl 12 x 1.5 mm
Replace. 108 N m 111.0 kgf'm, 80 lbf ftl
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8 x 1.25 mm BOLTS
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6.
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then
remove the nut.
Remove the brake shoes.
Remove the parking brake cable from the backing
plate using a 12 mm offset wrench as shown.
BACKING PLATE
PARKING ARAKE CABLE
1a-21
7.
6.
Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
Remove the wheel sensor from the backing plate
(for vehicles with ABS). Do not disconnect the
wheel sensor connector.
Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
PULLERlCommercially available)
4WD; Remove the backing plate/hub bearing unit
from the rear axle with a puller if necessary.
Separate the rear hub from the hub bearing unit
using the specialtools and a press.
Note the following items during disassembly:
. Take care not to distort the backing plate.
. Hold on to the hub to keep it from falling when
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DRIVER ATTACHMENT,37 x ilo mm07746 - 0010200
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'd)
12, Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub
using the tools, a bearing separator, and a press.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY TOOL07965 - SA50100
BEARINGSEPARATOR0 -,t 1/2 in {0 - 11i1.3 mml(Commercially qvailable)
13. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts.
HUB BEARING UN]T O.RING
14. Remove the hub bearing unit from the backing
plate.
15. Install a new O-ring on the hub bearing unit.
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
16. Install the hub bearing unit on the backing plate.
18-22
't7.Install the hub bearing unit onto the rear hub using
the special tools and a press.
DRIVERATTACHMENT,60 mm07LAO - SM40100
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DRIVER07749 - 0010000
BEARING
18. Install the backing plate/hub
trailing arm.
FLANGE BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm103 N.m 110.5 kgf'm,75lbfft)
bearing unit on the
19. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and pay particular attention to the follow-
ing items:
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut, After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor,
. Fill the brake reservoir and bleed the brake sys-
tem {see section 19).
. Adjust the parking brake (see section 191.
. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
REAR HUB
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