Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 765

ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

KNUCKLE/HUB ASSEMBLY

For exploded view of hub bearing, see Fig. 14 .

Removal & Installation

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.

3. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A). See Fig. 15

4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), and remove the caliper assembly (C) from the

knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the
caliper assembly from the undercarriage. DO NOT twist the brake hose with force.

5. Remove the 2 washers (A). See Fig. 16 .

6. Remove the 6-mm brake disc/drum retaining flat screws (A). See Fig. 17 .

7. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc/drum to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 2 turns

at a time to prevent cocking the disc/drum excessively.

8. Remove the brake disc/drum (C).

9. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) and "O" ring (B). See Fig. 18 .

10. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note the following items:

z

Use a new "O" ring on reassembly.

z

Tighten all mounting hardware to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

z

Before installing the brake disc, clean the matching surfaces of the hub bearing unit and brake disc.

z

Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the
wheel.

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Fig. 14: Exploded View Of Knuckle/Hub Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Fig. 15: Removing Brake Hose, Caliper Bracket & Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Fig. 16: Removing Caliper Washers
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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