Honda S2000 Wheel Bearing Removal

Front and rear wheel bearing removal and installation applies to Honda S2000 1999-2003 models.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Removal

Remove steering knuckle. Remove hub-to-rotor attaching bolts and separate rotor from hub. Using special Front Hub Tool Driver (07749-0010000) and Attachment (07746-0010600), press wheel bearing from hub. Press wheel bearing inner race from hub. Clean knuckle and hub thoroughly before reassembly.

Installation

Press NEW bearing onto hub by using old bearing and Support Base (07965-SD90100), Attachment (07746-0010600) and Driver (07749-0010000). Install splash guard (if removed). Install hub to steering knuckle by using Front Hub Remover/Installer Driver (07GAF-SD40200) and Support Base (07965-SD90100) . Tighten bolts to specification. See torque specifications. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

REAR WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Raise and support S2000. Remove hub and bearing assembly. Using Hub Remover/Installer (07GAF-SD40100) separate hub from knuckle and hydraulic press. Hold hub and keep it from falling when pressed clear. Remove 3 screws attaching splash guard and bearing retaining snap ring from knuckle. Press wheel bearing out of knuckle, using Driver (07749-0010000) and Attachment (07749-0010400). Press wheel bearing inner race from hub, using Hub Remover/Installer (07GAF-SD40100) and hydraulic press. Clean knuckle and hub thoroughly before reassembly.
2. Press NEW bearing onto hub by using old bearing and Support Base (07965-SD90100). Install splash guard and bearing retaining snap ring to knuckle. Install hub onto knuckle by using Support Base (07965-SD90100), Attachment (07746-0010500) and Driver (07749-0010000). Reverse removal procedures for hub and bearing assembly. Tighten fasteners to specification. Stake hub retaining nut against spindle.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

• Ball Joint Nut
  • Upper: 29-35 (39-47)
  • Lower: 43-51 (59-69)
• Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt: 81 (110)
• Lower Ball Joint Nut: 51-58 (69-78) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt: 58 (78)
• Spindle Nut
  • FRONT: 242 (329)
  • REAR: 220
• Stabilizer Bar Mounting Bolts:
  • FRONT: 29 (39)
  • REAR: 40 (54)
• Stabilizer Link Nut 22 (29) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Strut Assembly Shaft Nut: 22 (29)
• Strut Fork Pinch Bolt: 32 (43)
• Strut Fork-To-Control Arm Nut: 47 (64)
• Strut-To-Lower “A” Arm Bolt: 47 (64) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Strut Mount Base: (2) 36 (49)
• Strut Shaft Nut: 22 (29) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Tie Rod Lock Nut: 40 (54)
• Upper Arm-To-Body Bolt 97.6 (132) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Upper Ball Joint Nut: 36-43 (49-59) (REAR SUSPENSION)
• Upper Control Arm Anchor Bolt Nut: 47 (64)
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Bolt: 97.6 (132)
• Upper Strut Mounting Nut: 36 (49)
• Wheel Lug Nut 80 (108)
• Brake Line Clamp Bolt 62 INCH Lbs. (7.0 N.m.)

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