Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1332

Rear Suspension
K n u c k l e / H u b R e p l a c e m e n t ( c o n t ' d )
9. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) and O-ring (B).
10. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
• Use a new O-ring on reassembly.
• Tighten all m o u n t i n g hardware to the specified
torque values.
• Before installing the brake disc, clean the
matching surfaces of the hub bearing unit and
brake disc.
• Before installing the w h e e l , clean the mating
surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the
w h e e l .
Knuckle Replacement
1. Remove the hub bearing unit.
2. Remove the splash guard (A).
3. Remove the clip (A) f r o m the upper a r m ball joint,
and loosen the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the new clip after
tightening the nut as s h o w n .
4. Disconnect the upper a r m ball joint f r o m the
knuckle using the special tool (see page 18-12).
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