Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) and other HONDA models
Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Phillips screwdriver
Brake caliper wind back tool
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). Professionals recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 11
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  10. Step 14
    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  11. Step 16
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    Remove the brake disc.
  12. Step 17
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
  13. Step 18
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    Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 19
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 20
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    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
  16. Step 21
    Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 22
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    Install the new wheel hub together with the bearing.
  17. Step 23
    Install the fastening nut.
    Step 24
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    Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 162 Nm torque.
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