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Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground before any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each
pin hole. Do not align the nuts by loosening.
o Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non'genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the aluminum wheels.
. Onthealuminum 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 ofthe brake disc and wheel.
. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the balljoints.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m (11.0 kgtm.80 lbt.ftl
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear,Replacement, page'18 15
CASTLE NUT10 x 1.25 mm39 - 47 N.m (i1.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf.ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGBeplace.Replacement, page 18-13
CIRCLIPSPLASH GUARD
SCREW5x0.8mm4.9 N.m {0.5 kgf.m,3.6lbf.ft)
SET RING
FRONT HUBCheck for damage and
Replacement,page 18 10
BALL JOINT BOOTCheck for deteriorationano oamage.SPINOLE NUT24 x 1.5 mm245 N.m {25.0 kgI.m, 181 lbtft}Replace.. Before installing the spindle nut, applyengine oil to the seating surface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift to stake thespindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
COTTER PINReplace.
CASTLE NUT12x 1.25 fim49 - 59 N.m 15.0 - 6.0 kgt.m. 36 - € lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-10Inspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgt m,80 tbf.ftl
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m (1.0 kgtm, 7.2 lbtftl(cont'd )
18-9
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Front Suspension
31.
Knuckle/Hub Replacement (cont'dl
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash
point solvent before reassembly,
Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the old b6aring, a plate. the special tool, and a
press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with
the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the
inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the
Dack seal.
DOUBLE LIP SEALIBLACK COLORI
SUPPORT BASE0?965 - SD90t00
33. Install the circlip securely in the knuckle groove.
35. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to dis-
tort the splash guard.
ORIVER077irg - 0010000
SPLASH GUARO
lnstall 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.
r Torque a\ mount
g hardv{are to ths speci{ied
torque values,
o Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci
fications, then tighten them only iat enough to
align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening.
a lnstall new cotter pins on the castle nuts or hex
nut after torquing.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface oJ the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spin-
dle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installing the wheel. clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
scREws5 N.m 10.5 kgl m, 4 lbl'tt)
CIRCLIP
34. Install the splash guard and tight€n the screws.
18-14
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Disassembly/ Inspection
Disass.mbly
1. Compress the damper spring with a spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-press the spring more than necessary to remove the
nur.
10 mm SELF-LOCKINGReplace.
STRUTCOMPRESSOR:lComm6rcially availablo)BRANICK@ T/N MST-580Aor Mod6l 7200or equivalent
Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
cotumn.
Inspection
1.Reassemble all parts, except for the spring.
Push on the damper assembly as shown.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.
2.
29 N.m (3.0 kgl.m,22lbtftlReplace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER
DAMPER MOUNTING
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
RUBBERCheck forano oamage.
DAMPER MOUAMNG COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTINGBASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck for det€riorationano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DUSTCheckfor bending and damage.
..rgBUMPSTOP g
weakness anddamage,
SPRING MOUNTING
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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
Prcss
+
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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Rear Damper
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
L Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mmReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:lCommercirlly avaihblo)BRANICKO I/N MSI-580Aor Mod6l/7200 or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
25.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3.
WOODEN ELOCK
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. lf it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ino these tests.
4.
SELF-LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm
OAMPERMOUNTINGWASHER
29 N.m {3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft)Beplace.
OAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
DAMPER MOUNTINGCOLLAR
DAMPERMOUNTING BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck fordeteriorationano oamage.
'"dd"^.s"'
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DAMPERCheck for weakness,compressron
DUST COVER PLATE
DUST COVERCheck for bendingand damage.
SPRING MOUNTINGRUBBERCheck Ior deteriorationand damage.
BUMP STOPCheck for weaknessano oamage.
DUST COVEN BOOTCheck for deterioralionano oamage.
BUMP STOP PLATE
DAMPER
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Glass
v\//,/6 /l
Ouarter Glass Replacement (cont'd)
lnside:
ADHESIVE
3. Carefully remove the quarter glass.
NOTEj Check the molding for damage, replace thequa.ter glass if necessary.
20-36
Using a knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a
thickness of about 2 mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding
surface around the entire quarter glass opening
flange.
NOTE:
. Do not scrape down to the painted surface of the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bond ing.
. lf any of the clips are broken. remove lhem trom
the body.
. Mask off surrounding surfaces before applying
pnmer.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old quarter glass is to be reinstalled, use aputty knife to scrape off all traces of old adhesive,
then clean the quarter glass surface with alcohol
where adhesive is to be applied.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the quarter glass on its
edges; the molding can be permanently detormed.
NOTE: Clean the shadowed area.
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Rear Hatch Glass
3.
4.
Adjustment (cont'dl
After adjusting the rear hatch glass, tighten the rear hatch glass mounting nuts, and installthe support strut.
Adjust the striker alignment.
NOTE:
. Move the striker fore or aft to make the rear hatch glass fit flush with the tailgate door'
. Move the striker right or left until it's centered in the rear hatch glass latch as shown.
REAR HATCHGLASS LATCH
STRIKER
NOTE: When equalizing the gap betweenthe tailgate door and rear hatch glass, do notdglorm the rear hatch glass.
TAILGATE DOOR
5. Tighten the striker mounting bolts.
6. Recheck the rear hatch glass alignment. and make sure the glass opens properly, and locks securely.
7. Installthe rear spoiler. and adjust it.
NOTE: Adjust the rear spoiler sothere are four equal gaps
between the rear spoiler andthe body.REAR SPOILER
REAR HATCH GLASS
8. Check for water leaks.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the tip of the hose.
20-82
REAR HATCH GLASS
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm,
7.2tbl.ftl
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COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAYilP SOCKET
COMPRESSOR CLUYCH lP CONNECTORWire side of lemale terminals
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Check for an open in the wire:1. Disconnect the jumper wire.2. Disconnect the compressorclutch 1P connoctor.3. Check for continuity betweenthe No. 1 terminal of the com-pressor clutch relay 4P socketand the terminal ol the com-pressor clutch 1P connector.
Repair open in the wire betweenthe comp.e3sor clutch relay andthe comprsssor clutch.
Inspect tha compreslor clutchclearanco, the thormal protector,
and ths comDrg$or clutch tioldcoil lsee page 22-65).
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