1998 HONDA CIVIC wheel bearing

Differential
Oil Seal Installation/Side Clearance (cont'dl
3. Installthe flywheel housing, and tighten the bolts.
DOWEL PIN
1 .25 mmN m (3.0 kgt m,22 lbf.ttl8x29
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4. Measure the clea.ance between the 80 mm set ring
and outer race of the ball bearing in the transmis-
sion housing.
STANDARD: 0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.006 in)
lf the clearance is more than the standard, select a
new set ring from the table, and install it.
SET RING, 80 mm
NOTE: lf the clearance measured in steD 4 is stan-
dard, it is not necessary to perform steps 7 and 8.
Remove the flywheel housing.
Replace ttle 2.50 mm (0.098 in) set ring, 80 mm with
the one ot the correct thickness selected in steD 5.
6.
7.
Part NumberThickness
904'r4-689-000
90415-689-000
90416-689-000
90417-689-000
90418-689-000
90419-PH8-000
2.50 mm (0.098 in)
2.60 mm (0.102 in)
2.70 mm (0.106 in)
2.80 mm (0.110 in)
2.90 mm (0.114 in)
3.00 mm (0.118 in)

Flywheel Housing
Bearing
Secondary Gear Shaft Bearing
Replacement
1. Remove the secondary gear shaft bearing using the
special tools as shown.
3/8" - 16 SLIDE HAMMER
{Comm6rciallY availablel
SECONDARY GEAR
ADJUSTABI.T BEARING SHAFT BEARINGPULLER.25 - 40 mm07736 - A01000A
Install the new secondary gear shaft bearing until it
bottoms in the transmission housing. using the spe-
cial tools as shown.
Secondary Gear Shaft Bearing
Replacement
1. Remove the secondary gear shaft bearing using the
soecial tool as shown.
3/8" - 16 SLIDE HAMMER
lCommorcially aY.ilabl6l
2. lnstall the new secondary gear shaft bearing until it
bottoms in the flywheel housing, using the special
tools as shown.
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ATTACHMENT.62xGgmm07745 - 0010500
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Suspension
Special Tools ............. 18-2
Component Locations
lndex ,,.............. ...... f8-3
Wheel Alignment
Caster .............. ....... 18-4
Camber .................. l8-4
Front Toe Inspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Rear Toe lnspection/
Adiustment ........ 18-5
Turning Angle Inspection ................ 18-6
Wheel/Hub Inspection
Bearing End P|ay .............................. l8-7
Wheel Runout ....... 18-7
Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 modelsl .......................... 18-8
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 18-9
Knuckle/Hub Replacement ............. 18-10
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ....... 18-16
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 18-17
Front Damper
Removal ................. 18-17
Disassembly/1nspection .................. 18-18
Reassembly ........... 18-19
lnstallation ............. 18-19
Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement
('96 - 99 models) ....................,..... 18-21
Suspension Arms Replacement
('99 2D Si and Si-R models) ........ 1A-22
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement ...... 18-23
Upper Arm Eushing
Replacement .....18-25
Rear Damper
Removal ................. 18-26
Disassembly/|nspection ............. ..... 1A-27
Reassembly ........... 18-28
lnstallation ............. 18-29
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Component Locations
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lndex
Wheel Alignment, page l8 4
FBONT DAMPER. Removal, page 18-17. Disassembly/lnspection, page 18-18. Reassembly, page 18'19. Installation, page 18-19
KNUCKLE/HUB. Replacement, page 18'10
Front Suspension:
Rear Suspsnsion:
UPPER ARM' Replscement, page 18-8
. Wheel Bearing Replacement, page 18-14. Lower EallJoint Replacement, page 18-16STABILIZER BAR' Replacement, page 18-8
LOWER ARM. Replacement, Page 18-8
UPPER ARM' Replacement, page 18 20
LOWER ARM. Replacement, page 18-20
REAR DAMPEB. Removai. page 18-26. Disassembly/lnspection, page 18-27. Feassembly, page lS-28. Installation, page 18-29
ARMTRAILING ARM' Replacement, page 18-20l-,. Feplacement, page 18 20
18-3

Wheel/Hub Inspection
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Bearing End Play
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and suppon it wjth
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
2. Remove the wheels, then reinstallthe wheel nuts
3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. N4easure the bearing end play by moving the disc in
or outward.
Front/R€ar:
Standard: 0 - 0.05 mm l0 - 0.002 inl
Measure end play athub flange.
t./
Bear:
Measure end PlaY at center ofthe hub cap.
lf the bearing end play measurement is
the standard, replace the wheel bearing.lJmore than
1A-7
Wheel Runout
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section I I
2. Check for bent or deformed wheels.
3. Attach the dial gauge as shown.
4. Measure the wheel runout by turning the wheel.
Front and Rear Wheel Axisl Runout:
Standard:
Steel Whoel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.0,1 inl
Aluminum Wheel: 0 - 0.7 mm (o - 0.03 in)
Servica Limit:2.0 mm (0.08 inl
Front and Rear Wheel Radill Runout:
Standard:
Steol Wheel: 0 - 1.0 mm (0 - 0.04 in)
Aluminum Wheol: 0 - 0.7 mm (0 - 0.03 in)
Service Limit:1.5 mm {0.06 in}
lf the wheel runout is more than the service limit,
replace the wheel.

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. Replaco tho salf-locking nuts after romoval.
. The vehiclo should be on tho ground bsfore any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounb or bushings are tightened.. Torqu€ th€ castle nut to the lowor torque specification, ihen tighton it only far enough to align th€ slot whh the pin
hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
NOTE:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damagethe aluminum wheels.
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel,. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc,. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.o Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m, 80lbf.ft)
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear.
CASTLE NUT10 r 1.25 mm39 - ia7 N.m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf,ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.Replacement, page 18-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 ksl.m, 4 lbf.ftlReplacement, page 18-16
SET RING
BALL JOINT BOOT
FRONT HUBCheck for damage andcracks.Replacement,page 18-10Check for deteriorationand damage.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m l5.O - 6.0 kg{.m. 36 - /(} lbf,ftl
SPINDI.T ]{UT22 r 1.5 mmlEl N.m {18.5 kgf.rn, 13{ lbl.ttlReplace.NOTE:. Before instelling the spindle nut. apply6n9ine oilto th6 seating surface ofthe nut.. Atter tightening, uso a drift to stake thespindle nut should6r against the driveshaft.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-11lnspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm'108 N.m1r1.0 kgf.m, 8lt lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7 lbtft)
18-10

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: Replace the bearing with a new one after removal.
27. Separate the hub from the knuckle using the special
tools and a hydraulic press.
CAUTION:
o Take cale not to distort the splash guard.
. Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling whon
pr$sed clear,
. To prevenl damage to the tool. mak€ sure the
threads are fully engaged belore pressing.
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLYPILOT,38 mm07JAF - SH20110
HUB DIS/ASSEMALYSHAFT.22.{ x 25.4 mm07JAF - SH20120
28. Remove the circlip and the splash guard from the
knuckle.
Press
BEARTNG tSEPARATOR -O - 1112 in.(Commercially available)
Check tor bending and damage.
18-14
29. Press the wheel bearing out ofthe knuckle using the
special tools and a Dress as shown,
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KNUCKLE
ATTACHMENT,62x68mm07746 - 0010500
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLY BASE07GAF - SEoo4Ol
Press the wheel bearing
using the special tools, a
press as shown.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.
inner race from the hub
bearing separator, and a
HUB DIS,/ASSSMBLYPILOT, 38 mm07JAF - SH20110
KNUCKLE
FRONT I{U8
HUB DIS/ASSEMBLYSHAFT,22.4 x 25.4 mm07JAF - SH20120

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NOTE: Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in
high flash point solvent before reassembly.
31. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the specialtools and a press as shown
NOTE: Place the wheel bearing onto the knuckle
with the pack seal (metal color) toward the inside
Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack
seal.
Press
HANOI.E07749 - 001
DRIVERATTACHMENT58x72mm07947 - 6340201
DOUBLE LIP SEAL
{BLACK COLOR)
KNUCKLE
SUPPORT BASE07965 - SD90100
Installthe circlip securely in the knuckle groove'
Installthe splash guard, and tighten the screws.
scREws5 N.m (0.5 kgd m, 4lbt'ft)
32.
33.
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18-15
34. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press as shown.
CAUTION: Take care not to distort tho splash gusrd'
HUB/ASSEMBLYGUIDE ATTACHMENT07GAF- SEflt2d)
KNUCKLE
FRONT HUB
SUPPORT BASE
07966 - StXx)100SPLASH GUARD
tnstall the knuckle in the reverse order of removal'
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle.
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
torque valugs.
. Torque the castls nuts to the low€r torque specl-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. lnstall new cotter pins into the castle nuts after
torquing.
. Avoid twistin0 the sensor wires when installing
the wheel ssnsor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating sur-
face ofthe brake disc and the inside of the wheel
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).