Front Wheel Bearing Installation Honda Civic

In this video, I remove and install new front wheel bearings on a 2008 Honda Civic. I use a loan tool from O'Reilly Auto Parts to complete the job. This single tool enabled me to remove the hub & wheel bearing then install the wheel bearing and hub.
This was my first time completing this job and it was more challenging than anticipated. However, with the correct tools you can get the job done yourself.
In full disclosure, I took the spindle assembly on the passenger side to a shop to have the bearing and hub pressed in. I had trouble driving the bearing in uniformly & destroyed it in the process. Not wanting to repeat that $100 problem, I spent $50 to have a shop safely and squarely press in a new bearing and hub.
I do believe the loan tool enables you to install the bearing safely and correctly (as was the case on the driver side), but I also think the circular motion of the drive washers can put unequal pressure on the bearing which can cause damage.
Tools Used:
EverTough Master Wheel Hub & Bearing installer & removal kit. 67213
Impact Gun
Air Hammer
Standard & Metric Size Sockets and Wrenches
32mm Socket (For Axle Nut)
24mm Impact Socket
27mm Wrench
Dead-blow Hammer
Penetrating Fluid
WD40
Center Punch
Wheel Bearing Grease
Cotter Pin Extractor: amzn.to/3nPFJ0s
Impact Screwdriver
Parts Used:
Wheel Bearing & Hub: bit.ly/33dz5YH
ABS / Speed Sensor: Driver & Passenger sides: amzn.to/3h1MrPD

[@rotnbazturd7569]

When removing bearing use a propane torch to heat knuckle, not red hot but @ 200F - 250F while applying pressure to bearing. Tapping on knuckle with hammer while there is pressure on the bearing also can help. When installing the bearing, clean up the bearing bore but DON'T use grease, apply a light coating of oil and put the bearing and hub in the freezer for and hour or so before installing. Done a ton of these bearing and I always do the above to make the job faster and easier.

[@FastFixYouTube]

That’s excellent advice. Wish I would’ve knows before I did this job. Your tips make perfect sense! Thanks for commenting. It should help others 👍

[@tedbragg74]

Yes! The freezer tip works great!

[@nathanjohnson3790]

Over All, Good Job! For the Do It Yourselfers, It was Of Great Help!! We also appreciate the added helpful tips from the other folk as well. Thanks for Caring And Sharing!!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ichbinyannick]

Next tip: Put the wheel bearing and hub in the freezer - it will definitely make your job easier and protects the bearing on installation

[@FastFixYouTube]

Excellent suggestion! Thank you 👍

[@user-ko2tz3jz8i]

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[@shahrulsong6744]

Oh my gosh, Thank you! I've ben finding everywhere for the nut and bolt sizes

[@FastFixYouTube]

Sure thing! Hope the fix goes well 👍

[@bindig1]

Good job. One tip though, don't put grease on the surface prior to installing the new bearing. And make sure the bearing is straight before pressing. Going in crooked can warp the bearing and it'll wear out prematurely

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. Yes, having the bearing straight was the biggest challenge as you saw. I think in the future (if I ever do this again) I’ll be going the safe route and pressing the bearings on with the hub off. Less chance of expensive errors that way. Thanks for the suggestions 👍 much appreciated.

[@Dbswrath]

@@FastFixKZbin knock it in first with a hammer just too get it started what we always do on the line hehe works every time

[@Dbswrath]

@@FastFixKZbin I think you did everything perfect, except for just tap the bearing in straight with a hammer too start lucky with the first as you said it started crooked but the impact straightened it out. On the other side it sounds like you weren't as lucky I think everything else was absolutely correct!!!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Excellent job I appreciate your total honesty. It helps others . I thought y’all put the bearing in magnetic side out but I guess y’all got it 👊🏻👍🏻

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I did put the bearing in backwards! Was too focused on the video and made a mistake 🤦‍♂️. Thanks for the comment!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@FastFixKZbin oh man that sucks 👍🏻👊🏻

[@tedbragg74]

In my area, Autozone and Orielys loaner kits were $270-$340. Once returned, they refund it, but it can take up to 3 weeks for your card to be reimbursed. The loaners were never available so I got mine at Harbor Freight. Kinda scary to replace bearings, but I’d rather fit than spend $3k for mechanic to do it.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Right! Waaay to expensive and worth your time. Thanks for the comment!

[@sanityone649]

Nice video. Better to use the loan tool and impact guns if you have them. Only use skip using air tools if you don't have them. If you do, why not?

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. I suppose I was trying to avoid the impact gun (air or electric) because there's less control and the possibility to do damage increases in this particular process. Thanks for the question and have a great day!

[@Pannana101]

This tutorial video helped me out so much .. Thank you!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You're welcome!

[@dilshah]

Excellent . I wish u were in NY . U could have fixed my AC and as well front struts of my 2008 Civic.

[@FastFixYouTube]

What’s 1188 miles between complete strangers brought together by the KZbin algorithm? On the way! Haha. Actually the car now lives in Pittsburg PA. Thanks for comment 👏

[@axlb52gd]

God job frend

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome amigo!

[@ddw764]

PB Blaster is your friend... 🌟😄🌟 We did the rear bearings / hubs on our '03 Forester we bought last spring that needed to have the bearings replaced. We had 'em pressed out at a shop (they were growling gremlins) because they were so badly seized. During the install, we re-attached the struts onto the knuckles to give us some leverage with using socket / open ended wrenches. Did you mark the camber bolt for the front-end alignment..? We learned that from someone else's video. 😊 Today, we're using the O'Reilly tool on the front end bearings (proactively) to avoid bearing failure. Thanks for posting!

[@FastFixYouTube]

You bet! Yes, I love PB blaster 👍 I didn’t mark the bolt because the car was due for an alignment anyway and was being sold after the repair. Sounds like you guys did a good job on your vehicle. Nice 👍

[@michaelkornele]

Use lots of penetrating oil. Also on my 08 civic while pulling the hub. I discovered that you need to clock the tool so that it rest or sits on the three bolts ( screws ) that hold on the backing plate. It maybe easier to just do it the old school way. Take the spindle off and use a press. Hard for me to tell because the O'Reilly's tool was worn out and hammered.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Right. And after thinking about the repair, I came to the same conclusion. Can do yourself, but a press is best. It’s just more accurate and easier. Sucks that the tool you used was worn out. Mine was brand new, so I suppose I got lucky. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mjmeadows4559]

This video helped so much literally watched as I worked on my civic thank you so much for all the details

[@FastFixYouTube]

You are welcome! Glad this was of help 👍

[@lawrenceanderson6167]

little hint. the tool works easier when you put some oil or grease on the washers and threads of the bolt.

[@FastFixYouTube]

For sure. I thought I mentioned that in the video, but perhaps not. Good tip 👍

[@erikrodriguez765]

Very detailed, thank you

[@FastFixYouTube]

You bet!

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

Looks like the bearing was installed backwards!!

[@FastFixYouTube]

🤫

[@dylanbaker4267]

Yup. That abs light is a bitch.

[@michaelkornele]

It's magnetic. You can't tell by just looking at it.

[@AFatherToTheFatherless]

@@michaelkornele yes you can 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sayzawn]

I'm renting this tool and doing a bearing this weekend, 2008 Civic too. Hopefully it goes smooth! Thanks for the video!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Sure thing! If you’ve never done this before, just remember that it will take some time and and will likely be challenging. As you saw in the video, I buckled and had a shop press in the driver side bearing. Sometimes you have to meet defeat and shake hands. Best of luck! Oh, and remember to orient the bearing correctly. One end is magnetic and if put in wrong, the ABS system will not function. Feel free to let me know how it goes.

[@sayzawn]

@@FastFixKZbin Yeah if I run into trouble, I'll take the whole dang knuckle off and bring it to a shop. I'll report back with the results!

[@FastFixYouTube]

@@sayzawn sounds good!

[@sayzawn]

Got the tool and removed the old hub and bearing. Then messed up on the install. I might try again with another kit or last resort the shop...

[@AutodromoF1]

Before pressing the bearing square it up to the hole. Use the old bearing on top of the new one, and tap the old bearing gently with a hammer until the X and Y axis all measure the same.

[@FastFixYouTube]

That’s a great idea. Thanks!

[@mauricecrawford107]

This helps me a lot

[@FastFixYouTube]

Glad to hear that! Best of luck 👍

[@joeseda8102]

TIP: Next time lightly lubricate the tool's screw, lock nuts and washers that come in contact with the spacers. Keep in mind that steel rubbing against steel causes HEAT that will bind/seize components of the tool.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hello. maybe I didn’t show in the video, but I was lubricating with WD-40. But yes, good call out and suggestion! Although a rental, I prefer to give the tools back in the same condition I got it, so I generally treat them with care. I appreciate the comment 👍

[@CivicFiberglassDoor]

@@FastFixKZbinI highly suggest to use a thick grease like high pressure wheel bearing grease. WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. Yes it has oil in it, but that oil isn't meant for high pressure applications like this. WD-40 literally means "Water Displacement formula #40". The solvents in it are meant to displace water on metal and the oil is meant to protect the metal.

[@cat0000]

Hello. Your maintenance video is great. So I want to buy the tool you use. Where can I buy it? 😍

[@FastFixYouTube]

If you’re referring to the bearing puller and installer, I would rent it from an auto parts store. I rented mine from O’Rileys. I’m sure you can buy it, but if you’re not using it often, renting for free is the way to go 👍

[@talem84]

going to try this for my ford focus . Shops want $300 min for labor

[@FastFixYouTube]

Honestly, $300 isn’t too bad for wheel bearings. But I hear you. I try and save money on auto repairs if I can where I can. Best of luck!

[@talem84]

@@FastFixKZbin that's for 1 wheel lol. it's a bit expensive here sadly and thank you.

[@dlouis1830]

If you have problems just stack the old wheel bearings after emptying them and that will multiply the force, A word to the wise I had the same problem with it going in unevenly but it didn’t break because I used the old wheel bearing or other recycled parts as buffers between the contact points where the kit touches your new wheel bearing sorry that happened to you man I wasted some money too.Watch the end that Contacts your new wheel bearing so it doesn’t pass the edge because if it does you’re done

[@FastFixYouTube]

Oh, good ideas there. Yeah, first time blues for this repair, but you live and learn. I appreciate your comment and advice 👍

[@dlouis1830]

@@FastFixKZbin You still saved a ton doing the work yourself, plus now you have knowledge to recycle next time. I am new to, it helped me to find a pirated copy of my service manual online it makes a big difference. The manual recommends using the old part, tells you how to Orient the ball bearing, And even has good troubleshooting that you would be searching for on KZbin. Cheers bro

[@ramco6555]

Yo creo que si se hubiera puesto el rodamiento en el congelador por 24 horas, se habría deslizado de manera más fácil, así lo e visto en otros videos.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Possible!

[@kybirge3431]

this tool is working wrong for me i have it set up identical but it pushes the hub puller back rather than forward to pull off the hub

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hmm….I wish I could help, but I can explain that….

[@kybirge3431]

@@FastFixKZbin the tool ended up being completely ruined before i got it i swapped it for another and got the hub out i’m having a hard time getting the bearing out though but i did get it to move about a half inch i’m gonna try a torch tomorrow

[@cesarizaguirre4484]

How did you put the thing back in the spundal hub

[@FastFixYouTube]

What’s the “thing” that you’re referring to exactly.

[@ramonmanzanill5591]

Dondes venden las piezas

[@FastFixYouTube]

I rented mine from Oriley AutoParts

[@charlespayne1909]

👍

[@FastFixYouTube]

Double 👍👍 to you!

[@angelisone]

ATG & I have noticed that many crooks that can't get your cat with will use impact on your wheel lug nuts. So basically a $5.00 bolt is going to cost you a $400 to $600 job at the shops by doing this same steps. And you think Honda knows how to design cars. Try knocking out the snapped wheel lug bolt & put one in then you will know what I am talking about.

[@FastFixYouTube]

Yikes…. No good.

[@christianleon527]

I’m going to freeze my bearing with dry ice for ease of installation 😊

[@FastFixYouTube]

Hmm, interesting! Please let me know that works for you. Curious to see how advantageous that might be. I’d assume any shrinkage on the bearing would help massively.

[@mg8718]

Needle nose plyers will work with the new style snap ring. You have to use your brain.

[@FastFixYouTube]

You’re blowing my mind right now. If only intellectual giants like you could do the thinking for everyone else, the world would be a better place. 🙇

[@mg8718]

Glad to help.@@FastFixKZbin

[@seanmichael374]

After you’ve destroyed your speed sensor lol as if it’s a mandated step. That’s a rusty civic.

[@FastFixYouTube]

I feel like it was necessary. That little fucker wasn’t not coming out in one piece. Luckily, those parts are stocked at parts stores because they get broken a lot. The civic wasn’t that rusty at all for its age and mileage IMO. I’ve seen waaaay worse.

[@seanmichael374]

@@FastFixKZbin lol, not knocking it, I’m literally mid fix in my Hyundai Accent watching different videos each break to make sure. First time doing it, just got bearing out after finding a special sized cup the oreilly kit didn’t have. Wish me luck on the pressing!

[@FastFixYouTube]

Good luck! Sorry for the late response. Hope it went okay 👍

[@elmecanico4943]

You broke speed sensor, yet again.. Please don't work on cars leave it to the professionals..

[@FastFixYouTube]

Ha! You clearly don’t know anything. The speed sensors break all the time. That’s why they’re readily available at the parts store. I assume you don’t have any relevant experience in mechanics. You should therefore not make comments on videos that you know nothing about. Leave the comments to professionals.

[@elmecanico4943]

@@FastFixKZbin I can remove the hub bearing without removing the wheel.. Watch my video