Knuckle/Hub Replacement - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. 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 nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to slign the slot with 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 damage
t h e a l u m i n u m w h e e l s .
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing thewheel.
o 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 nut at the balljoint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT
12x 1.25 mm
108 N.m (11.0 kgt m,80 lbnftl
CASTLE NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
39 - 47 N.m 14.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbtft)
COTTER PIN
Replace.
WI{EEL BEARING
Replace.
Replacement, page 18-13
GUARO
CIRCLIP
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
Replacement, page 18 15
LOWER BALL
BALL JOINT BOOT
ERAKE DISC
SCREW
5 x 0 . 8 m m
4.9 N.m {0.5 kgtm.3.6lb{.ftl
SET
COTTER PIN
Replace.
F R O N T H U 8
C h e c k f o r d a m a g e 6 n d
R e p l a c e m e n t ,
p a g e l 8 - 1 0
Check for deterioration
ano oamage.
CASTLE NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
49 - 59 N m 15.0 - 6.0 kgf m, 36 - iB lbf.ft)
SPINDLE NUT
22 x 1.5 mm
181 N.m 118.5 kgt.m, 134lbf.tt)
Replace.
NOTE:
. Betore installing the spindle nut, apply
engine oilto the seating surface ofthe nut.
. Aftertightening, use a driftto stakethe
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
C h e c k f o r w e a r a n d
rust.
R e p l a c e m e n t , p a g e ' 1 8 ' 1 0
I n s p e c t a o n , s e c t i o n 1 9 ,
WHEEL NUT
1 2 x 1 . 5 m m
't08 N.m
{11.0 ksf.m,80 lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW
9.8 N.m 11.0 ksf m, 7 lbtft)
{cont'd)
1 8 - 9