Knuckle/Hub Replacement - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Knuckle/Hub Replacement
Note these items during replacement:
• Replace the self-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.
• Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damage
the 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.
• Wipe off the grease before tightening the nuts at the ball joints.
CASTLE NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT
12 x 1.25 mm
39 - 47 N'm (4.0 - 4.8 kgf'm, 29 - 35 Ibf.tt)
108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 Ibf.ttl
COTTER PIN
~RePlace.
WHEEL BEARING
Replace.
Replacement, page
18-13
LOWER BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
Replacement, page 18-15
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SET~6
BALL JOINT BOOT
~
Check for deterioration
~
and damage. COTTER PIN
CASTlE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
49 - 59 N·m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf·m, 36 - 43 Ibf.tt)
BRAKE DISC
Replace.
Check for wear and
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rust.
Replacement, page 18-10
Inspection, section 19.
6
mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2Ibf.tt)
SPLASH GUARD
SCREW
5
xO.8mm
4.9 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.6 Ibf.tt)
FRONT HUB
Check for damage and
cracks.
SPINDLE NUT
24x1.5mm
Replacement,
page 18-10
245 N'm (25.0 kgf·m, 181 Ibf.tt)
Replace.
• Before installing the spindle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut.
• After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
WHEEl NUT
12 x 1.5 mm
108 N·m
(11.0 kgf·m,
80Ibf.tt)
(cont'd)
18-9