2G rear wheel bearing trouble?

[civic619]

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:46 pm Post subject: 2G rear pass wheel bearing replacment

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I just noticed that my rear passenger tire has a small amount of movement. This was brought to my attention by the soft "thunking" noise as I drive over small bumps.

After I inspected where the heck that noise is coming from or what is causing it.. I'm suspecting it is the RR wheel bearing. If I hold the top and bottom tire, I am able to rock the tire/rim in and out. Somewhat altering the camber position +/- although there is no play to alter the toe position. I also took off the tire and checked the hub itself and surely it looks like something inside is off spec/tolerance.

I have never changed a wheel bearing on a DSM before. My manual isnt very clear as far as installation and removal on the bearing. I have also read on the net that an entire NEW rear hub is needed along with new bearings. I hardly belive that being true, but I don't know since this is my first dsm.

I just wanted to know if anyone here has ever changed out their wheel bearings. Prefereable the RR bearings. What should I expect and can't I just tap out the old bearings and install new ones? Or is this a machine shop type deal where a press is needed?

 

[Zex4g63]

It is very simple. You must buy a hub assembly. As with most cars and trucks these days there is no bearing replacement. Once the bearing goes bad it destroys the hub. Probably have to hit a dealer up for it. Should be the same hub as a Stratus, possibly a Sebring too.