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Old January 29th 07, 12:29 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Nick
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Default Wheel Bearing Replacement 95 Accord

I just replaced the drive shafts on my 95 Accord DX. Next step is to
replace the front wheel bearing assembly on the passenger side. I
haven't replaced these before but I'm assuming from looking at the
factory manual that the entire knuckle needs to be removed. If I
replace the entire assembly, does it need to be pressed in/out? Any
other advice/tips would be appreciated.



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Nick
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Old January 29th 07, 12:58 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Tegger
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Default Wheel Bearing Replacement 95 Accord

Nick > wrote in news:s7cqr2ta2t70jt6ju4dmlgst1dt0o79i5b@
4ax.com:

> I just replaced the drive shafts on my 95 Accord DX. Next step is to
> replace the front wheel bearing assembly on the passenger side. I
> haven't replaced these before but I'm assuming from looking at the
> factory manual that the entire knuckle needs to be removed. If I
> replace the entire assembly, does it need to be pressed in/out? Any
> other advice/tips would be appreciated.
>
>



Knuckle needs to be removed; bearing needs to be pressed out.

Need 20-ton press. Care must be taken to make sure you press in the correct
places and to correct depth. This is _not_ a frivolous operation.


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Old January 29th 07, 06:54 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default Wheel Bearing Replacement 95 Accord

Tegger wrote:

> Nick:


>>I just replaced the drive shafts on my 95 Accord DX. Next step is to
>>replace the front wheel bearing assembly on the passenger side. I
>>haven't replaced these before but I'm assuming from looking at the
>>factory manual that the entire knuckle needs to be removed. If I
>>replace the entire assembly, does it need to be pressed in/out? Any
>>other advice/tips would be appreciated.


> Knuckle needs to be removed; bearing needs to be pressed out.


> Need 20-ton press. Care must be taken to make sure you press in the correct
> places and to correct depth. This is _not_ a frivolous operation.


Teg, does anyone make remanufactured knuckle assemblies? My 92'
Accord's lower ball joint seals are cracking, and I'm considering
replacing the bearings while knuckles are off.

A Question: How difficult is a lower ball joint replacement? Haynes (I
know...) talks about 'special tools' to get the things out. I assume a
big-assed press is involved?!

TY
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Old January 29th 07, 01:51 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Nick
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Default Wheel Bearing Replacement 95 Accord

I've found a local shop that presses ball joints/wheel bearings for
other shops. I'm going to order the parts and just bring them the
knuckle to have them replace the wheel bearing and lower ball joints.


Nick


On Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:54:51 -0700, Greg Campbell
> wrote:

>Tegger wrote:
>
>> Nick:

>
>>>I just replaced the drive shafts on my 95 Accord DX. Next step is to
>>>replace the front wheel bearing assembly on the passenger side. I
>>>haven't replaced these before but I'm assuming from looking at the
>>>factory manual that the entire knuckle needs to be removed. If I
>>>replace the entire assembly, does it need to be pressed in/out? Any
>>>other advice/tips would be appreciated.

>
>> Knuckle needs to be removed; bearing needs to be pressed out.

>
>> Need 20-ton press. Care must be taken to make sure you press in the correct
>> places and to correct depth. This is _not_ a frivolous operation.

>
>Teg, does anyone make remanufactured knuckle assemblies? My 92'
>Accord's lower ball joint seals are cracking, and I'm considering
>replacing the bearings while knuckles are off.
>
>A Question: How difficult is a lower ball joint replacement? Haynes (I
>know...) talks about 'special tools' to get the things out. I assume a
>big-assed press is involved?!
>
>TY


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Old January 29th 07, 04:20 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
Tegger
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Default Wheel Bearing Replacement 95 Accord

Greg Campbell > wrote in
:

> Tegger wrote:
>
>> Nick:

>
>>>I just replaced the drive shafts on my 95 Accord DX. Next step is to
>>>replace the front wheel bearing assembly on the passenger side. I
>>>haven't replaced these before but I'm assuming from looking at the
>>>factory manual that the entire knuckle needs to be removed. If I
>>>replace the entire assembly, does it need to be pressed in/out? Any
>>>other advice/tips would be appreciated.

>
>> Knuckle needs to be removed; bearing needs to be pressed out.

>
>> Need 20-ton press. Care must be taken to make sure you press in the
>> correct places and to correct depth. This is _not_ a frivolous
>> operation.

>
> Teg, does anyone make remanufactured knuckle assemblies? My 92'
> Accord's lower ball joint seals are cracking, and I'm considering
> replacing the bearings while knuckles are off.




I don't know who makes remanned knuckles, if anyone. You could phone
your dealer/jobber and ask.

Pre-emptive replacement of the wheel bearings is probably not necessary
depending on the weather in your area. I'd just wait until they make
noise.

If you did want to go pre-emptive (and didn't mind the expense), it
would be a good idea to replace the brake rotors and any corroded splash
shields at the same time. Your rotors are pressed on and need to be
pressed off. It's all the same labor that way.



>
> A Question: How difficult is a lower ball joint replacement? Haynes
> (I know...) talks about 'special tools' to get the things out. I
> assume a big-assed press is involved?!
>



Getting the taper out of the lower control arm is the easy part. Getting
it out of the knuckle is trickier.

Honda does specify an on-car balljoint removal for some Civics. The hand
tool used resembles a giant, heavy-duty C-clamp. This is intended for
use with those knuckles that can only handle one balljoint replacement,
so I don't know what kind of success you'd have using it on your car's
knuckle. It would be safest to just pull the knuckle and let a shop use
their 20-ton press on it.

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