Important!

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

How to change rear wheel bearing / rear hub bearing on HONDA INSIGHT 2 (ZE) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #12
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 12 
                    
                      Drive socket # 14 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Drive socket # 32 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #19
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Flat chisel
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3 car.
The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Detach the parking brake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #12. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC experts 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.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:
Some cars are not equipped with wheel hub caps.
Step 19

Unstake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 20

Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32. Use a tap wrench.
Step 21

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 22

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 23

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 24

Tighten the hub. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 181 Nm torque.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip from AUTODOC:
The wheel bearing unit must not tilt on the axle pin.
Step 25

Restake the wheel hub retaining nut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 26

Install the hub bearing protection cap. Use a rubber mallet. Use a crowbar.
Step 27

Apply special grease to the bearing assembly mounting seat. Use copper grease.
Step 28

Install the brake disc.
Step 29

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 30

Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 32

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 33

Install the brake pads.
Step 34

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #12. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
Step 35

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket. Use a rubber mallet. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 37

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Replacement: wheel bearing – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
Step 42

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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