How to Replace Front Hub and Bearings 01-05 Honda Civic

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[@northernporter430]

Your videos are really helpful, straight to the point, and that's what I appreciates about them. BUT... for just once I would really like to see a true to life video of working on a car that's rusted and weathered, with screws that strip, ball joints that will only come out with the heat of hel and hammer of thor, and spindles that take a little more persuasion than a polite suggestive tap.

[@1AAuto]

+NorthernPorter Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@CristianPerez-kw9nq]

Why would they need to do that? This is an instructional video, not a game show.

[@jameshughes131]

@@CristianPerez-kw9nq becuz it's not reality for people on east coast. They got rusted shut cars from moisture while west coast has long lasting perfect cars lol

[@fomoco300k]

Check out South Main Auto for real life rusty cars in New York State. He’s also one of the best mechanics you’ll find and a very good teacher.

[@ZaVic12]

This video is still great after years!

[@The513Warning]

For anyone getting ready to do this job: GET A BALL JOINT SEPARATOR. I whacked on my arm with a big 4lb hammer and the ball joint threads and it didn't move an inch. The pickle fork will fuck the boot up if you plan on reusing the ball joint. I used a separator from Harbor Freight and it popped that joint out from the arm like a popcorn kernel in an air popper. Like, it literally popped the whole spindle out about 3 inches in the air.

[@1AAuto]

+The513Warning Thanks for the tip!

[@lotwizzard1748]

another good one from 1A auto. theyve helped me multiple times

[@garrettprosser7336]

Will any 32 mm socket work or does it need to be an axle nut socket?

[@phoneixinvestor]

Great how-to video. However I'm thinking that if you aren't able to remove your front wheel without explanation you should strongly consider driving to your closet reliable shop. You all have earned a subscriber and I will try to order my parts from you whenever time allows. Great job!

[@alphadog1961]

It sure makes things easy when the entire front end is new.It's a whole different story when your vehicle sees road salt every winter,things don't go as smooth as these videos have you believe,in fact it's a struggle from the get go.You begin to think it is you but it's not...RUST will have you ripping your hair out and a set of torches is usually a lifesaver if you live in Canada...EH !

[@IvanNava]

Probably better to replace the whole assembly with the knuckle too, they’re like 130-150 bucks

[@mattimus13]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@butticorn]

Removing the wheel hub has been the most difficult part for me. Those bolts are stuck in there.

[@debann2864]

Great video! You described this repair so well. Thanks

[@jptrainor]

Depending on the vehicle age and road condition: i) the abs sensor may be stuck and have to be snapped off and drilled out! ii) The snap ring could be a chore if it is rusted in there badly, plan for time waiting for penetrating oil to soak in! iii) The splash guards may be too far gone and need replacing and you may have trouble with the screws that hold the original splash guard in place!

[@802Garage]

Sounds like you had a fun time with this job!

[@cupofcoffee2914]

Just needed some beer a watchout dog the girlfriend walking around half naked just to release stress some of this jobs are a pain in the royal ass

[@Koelyy]

Great help very clear and precise

[@notbanksy8294]

Were the lower control arms and lower ball joints replaced before they realized it was a bad wheel bearing?

[@Wide000]

Excellent and clear video. Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-civic-hybrid-wheel-bearing-and-hub-kit-pair-front/i/1ashs00319?KZbin&

[@hhelmejor5485]

actually this video is more complete; the part i have trouble with is separating the ball joint from the lower control arm. thanks, for the tip of if everything else fails try the ball joint separator (looks like a two-point fork). I'll try that next after hours of giving up using the screw type ball joint separator which is a PITA and doesn't work.

[@Musiclover5258]

Very well explained, thank you. I have a 2008 Pilot, but I assume the procedure would be identical (planning to replace the whole knuckle assembly since I don't have the skill or equipment to press in the new bearing and hub)? Thanks.

[@daejiggidy8312]

When doing this should I bring my rotor to the shop so they can press bearings in and out, or just the knuckle

[@duane13able]

Thank you ! I hope that the Accord is a bolt in ,but I'm glad to have watched your video!

[@1AAuto]

+duane13able Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement wheel hub and bearing shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-civic-hybrid-wheel-bearing-and-hub-kit-pair-front/i/1ashs00319?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@blakefreeman1077]

It's not a bolt in.

[@jorgequicano5146]

Excellent video, simple, clear very easy explanation

[@1AAuto]

+Jorge Quicano Thank you for your positive feedback!

[@sirsweetness8332]

Does this Civic require that you press the bearing in with the magnetic side toward the transmission?

[@notbanksy8294]

If it has ABS.

[@hhelmejor5485]

I don;t know, taking the knuckle out in one piece simple enough.. the first use of the press was a big blur to me.. seems like a rotor there holding everything up and yet the hub is being removed .. dont the wheel studs go through the rotor .. thus my not seeing it clearly, thanks anyway

[@adambrossman7548]

I had to watch that part over a few times too. They must have something under the knucle that leaves space for the hub to come out. That rotor isn’t touching the hub its just there to support the knuckle.

[@Thomasjcolbert82]

Hi Guys, What adapters do you have for those bearings?

[@mitchkey9747]

Great video but, one very, very important detail you folks are leaving out - the front bearing has to be properly oriented in order for the wheel speed sensor to work properly. IMO.... Really, really bad idea to leave the rotor on the wheel hub, if a novis (like me) is performing this task, wouldn't you suggest the rotor be removed? I mean its three small phillips head screws that could prevent a lot of damage? What is the logic in leaving it on? I'm not a certified mechanic, I don't know what you know - so please fill us in? I have been (in the past) taking the rotor off - it's a given - these screws can be wayyyyyyyy stubborn, but they 'will' come out. I'm doing this job,,,,,again,,,,,,tomorrow...Please add anything you can to help me understand why and maybe add some detail on the orientation of the bearing being replaced... My car is a 2007 Honda Civic....Help if you can?.............I know this is an old video --- but I had to at least try for a comment....

[@notbanksy8294]

JIS screws.

[@carl5196]

Hey I’m trying to replace my wheel studs it heard to do it. Is it better just to the guy the wheel hubs??

[@obee69242000]

I love how they don’t tell you the direction of the bearing for ex model with abs does it matter

[@danks3308]

about to give it a go!

[@1AAuto]

+jose orellana Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@trevorlambert4226]

What a terrible design. Just to replace the splash guard, need to go through this convoluted nonsense and totally unnecessarily replace the bearing and hub. Thanks, Honda!

[@pod9363]

I don't understand the logic behind it. What advantage does it have???

[@Thatguy-fq3pr]

@@pod9363 supposed to keep dust and dirt off of the rotors but I call BS considering it’s only like a half circle

[@danielochoa831]

what if u don't have a press.??

[@ralu182]

Rent at autozone

[@yourpillow454]

Great how to for people who have a mechanic shop😂 this is irrelevant for the common cheap garage job that most are looking for on KZbin

[@rainprize]

Loosening the axle nut in this fashion is a bad idea - (Using a pry bar in between the wheel lug studs) - you risk bending the studs. Yes it can be done. I've bent mine following this exact video on my civic. My axle nut was extremely tough to remove. Do not tell your viewers to loosen the axle nut this way without first letting them know if the nut is difficult its advisable to re install the rim/ wheel and use leverage by placing the tire back against the ground somewhat - or else use the prybar in between the empty spaces in the rim and your undercarriage subframe. Why dont you want to bend your wheel studs? Well; the slight bends will throw off how your caliper and wheel set against the hub assembly and create an ever so slight wobble that ends up being felt at highway speeds, and will - pretty quickly - warp your rotors. I know, I've warped 3 sets of rotors before I figured out following this video was my issue.

[@mart9898]

I did not know 05 civic had full self driving with telephatic steering, without the need for tie rods

[@fattymcgee123]

I'm really jealous at how little rust is on that car.

[@billybobbubbawubba9457]

Halfway through the job, I am going to pull the axle to facilitate replacing the knock sensor.

[@johnhoover249]

Why do you recommend to replace the hub?

[@skadoosho781]

can an alignment issue be the reason why my bearings go bad?. ive replaced them 3 times already . im thinking of doing this and im not sure if this will help

[@jjwentworth9149]

If the ball joint is not worn in anyway, does it need to be replaced when installing a hub and bearing? I mean I understand that the castle nut needs to be replaced, but what about the ball joint itself because mine is not damaged.

[@1AAuto]

+Joel Armistead If the ball joints are fine you can reuse them, but if they are original to the vehicle and the vehicle has over 100,000 miles on it, you may want to think about replacing them while you already have them out. Here is a link to the replacement ball joints that we carry on our website. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/b4ngjF

[@defaultuser000]

If the ball joint is still good, and as long as you didn't damage it when popping it out of the lower a-arm, there is no need to replace it. The castle nut shouldn't need replacing either. The castle nut is captured in place via a cotter pin, as shown at 2:45. The cotter pin should be replaced, but the nut can be reused if you are reusing the old ball joint. If you hammered on it to the point where the nut is damaged, then you should probably replace the entire ball joint, the replacement ball joint comes with a new nut. As A1 Auto said here though, if they are factory and/or have high mileage on them, you might as well replace them while you have it all apart because it's just a matter of time until they will need to be swapped out.

[@rimonramis8813]

@@1AAuto my car @146000klms,they advised ne I have a worn ball joints and lower control arms both must be replaced.Iam not sure if it replaceble without replace the whole arm?

[@trewten5579]

Would this require an alignment after?

[@Locsbythedock]

Is it possible to do this without a press?

[@totiriel6079]

Informative video. Thanks

[@ashleybarnes7266]

Can you remove the hub from the bearing without a press or is it an interference fit? I want to replace all four studs without replacing the bearing preferably!! Cheers Ash

[@1AAuto]

+Ashley Barnes A press is required to remove the hub from the bearing and then the bearing from the spindle. Once they are removed you would want to replacement bearing as they are not typically re-useable once removed from the spindle or the hub. Thanks for watching! 1AAuto.com

[@VictorRodriguez-nq9xc]

If Ihave a wheel hub assembly do istill have to take out the bearing from the damaged wheel hub I’m trying to replace?

[@mitchkey9747]

No sir, you don't. They should take the core ($15.00 bucks) with the bearing shell on it.

[@DavidLee-od2gl]

What about the tie rod to the knuckle

[@propalletcreations7851]

If I get a hub assembly do I not need the press?

[@1AAuto]

+ProPalletCreations Yes you would need to have the wheel bearing pressed into the wheel hub assembly. Here's is a link to them on our website. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-civic-hybrid-wheel-bearing-and-hub-kit-pair-front/i/1ashs00319?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XR3PEzR9I

[@lotwizzard1748]

ProPalletCreations would be nice to have this full assembly available. no press needed

[@jeffingersoll5666]

what about the grease fitting ? how do you get a grease gun on that ?

[@jcharles1470]

Great job amigo mío!!Do you have any video about how to change the lower control arm on this car?Greetings...............Saludos queridos amigos!!!

[@1AAuto]

+j charles We currently do not have an auto repair video on this particular repair, but we do have a new lower control arm for your car on our website. Here's a link to them \. www.1aauto.com/2003-honda-civic-front-control-arms/y-mo-c/2003-375-119#KZbin&ATony&CTA%20Comment

[@YoungGearHeads]

Our KZbin channel will be releasing the video you needed next, subscribe if you like the content on our channel, thanks.

[@connor040606]

This was a great video. I have to replace my front driver side bearing on my 2005 civic EX. I think My car has ABS. Do you guys carry the specific Hub and Bearing kit for a 2005 Civic Ex?

[@1AAuto]

+Connor Johnson Here is a link to the wheel bearing and hub kit for your Civic. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/FhFZeW

[@miguelmacias1397]

good video

[@beavis1513]

Gotta have the press...

[@loganrussell5779]

Harbor freight

[@notbanksy8294]

Auto parts store rental tool. Money refunded upon tool return.

[@MrSupernova111]

Hey guys, I have a '08 Honda Accord with a dust shield behind the knuckle that I need to remove. I don't have a tool to remove it and its really stuck in there? How can I remove it? It is ok to rip it out and reassemble without it for a few days until I can get a new one in the mail? Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

+Supernova Thanks for watching! The dust shield is just held in by screws so you just need to remove them and pull it off. If it is really rusted you might have to use a lot of penetrating oil or even heat to separate it from the knuckle. This are thin pieces of metal so it is no uncommon for them to not be reusable if removed.

[@ejhanlassiter]

Thank you for all the help....👍👍👍

[@1AAuto]

+Ej Han Lassiter Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@randyrobison335]

I am surprised you don't mention to pack the bearings with grease.

[@Bilytkid]

They're sealed bearing. You can't pack them.

[@Xboxplayerpinoy]

Does this work on the rear

[@yuriygrebenyuk8723]

Trying to replace just hub. Will pressing out hub damage the wheel bearing? Do I need buy new bearing?

[@1AAuto]

+Yuriy Grebenyuk Once the bearing is pressed into the hub, they are typically a one use part. When you are pressing the bearing out it is very difficult to get it out without damaging it. It is recommended to swap both the bearing and hub at the same time so you don't have to worry about damaging one or the other.

[@mrbigbuds1745]

I know damn well nobody orders from 1800 auto 😂

[@IgorSilva-fh2pr]

Do I need to replace the Hub assembly along with the wheel bearing or can i just replace the bearing? thanks!

[@shyamnegi6496]

2001 Honda CR-V need to replace all five studs.??

[@kidehilario]

is there instances that wheel hub gets deformed? mine i think is wobbling a bit even though the bearing is all new... so as it wobbles the rotor disk wobbles thus making the caliper go move from side to side as i bites the rotor disk,,, it makes some screeching sound as i tap the brake gently.. very irritating

[@bradylavy9592]

Happened to me. Kept taking it back to the shop because they didn’t replace the hub

[@luvnher87]

Can I just buy the assembly with the bearings pre installed?

[@christopherpaez4948]

Yes rock auto has the knuckle, bearing and hub for 250 plus shipping and tax

[@cjwachter3382]

Can I go to the junk yard, pull a spindle and hub with bearing right in it and swap them out with the one that has the bad bearing in it? - if I wanted to save some time and money?

[@1AAuto]

+Cj Wachter You could, but chances are you would swap in another bad wheel bearing. Especially if the vehicle was in an accident. We carry the new wheel bearing shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-civic-hybrid-wheel-bearing-and-hub-kit-pair-front/i/1ashs00319?KZbin&CTA+Comment&XR3PEzR9I

[@cjwachter3382]

I don't have the money for the tools to do a bearing press. I'll just check for good bearings with the junked car. thanks for the clarification

[@alleymarie7059]

Did you ever have luck with this? i was thinking about doing the same exact thing! car has 250k on it & other problems. its being sent down the road come christmas but current bearing definitely will not last that long.

[@gabrielbailey8019]

Hey, did you end up doing it? I had the same idea cause it costs a lot to replace the wheel bearing. Let me know !

[@sebaseste1580]

did it once on my 03 civc si. just make sure all the lug nut bolts are all the good

[@The513Warning]

I've got a broken wheel stud on my front wheel. I guess in order to replace it, I'm gonna have to completely remove the hub and replace the bearing?

[@nutshell468]

No, if your like me and just need it done, grind down the knuckle just just enough to angle your new stud into the hub. Hope this helps someone.

[@The513Warning]

@@nutshell468 I love my car too much to do that. I'm just gonna go ahead and take it to a machine shop tomorrow and get a new bearing and studs pressed for like $45. Appreciate that tip though.

[@myclearview65]

why the background music, I want music I go to music video

[@rimonramis8813]

1A Auto Parts my car @146000klms,they advised ne I have a worn ball joints and lower control arms both must be replaced.Iam not sure if it replaceble without replace the whole arm?

[@1AAuto]

+rimon ramis That shop might suggest it would be cheaper to replace the whole arm versus them disassembling it and reassembling it which ends up costing more labor time. Replacing the arm would be more cost effective.

[@antoniobrown5002]

Does this also work for the 1999 through 2000 Honda Civic?

[@taze27]

Antonio Brown yes it will

[@AlexGonzalez-yl5lf]

Great video thank you

[@1AAuto]

No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393

[@themiddlepath8939]

Great. Thanks guys! So I should be done in under 15 minutes then? lol

[@1AAuto]

+Roland L Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@demarcobrooks4862]

What's good, guys? I have a new set of wheel hubs and their bearings and I want to know which side of the bearing should face the ABS sensor although BOTH sides are identical and I used a paper clip and a stapler to detect the magnetism but I get nothing. Of course, I don't want to put it in the wrong way on my 1999 Honda Accord EX. The only inscriptions I find on the bearing is on one side and are 16180ML. On top of that I googled the serial number which is 1ASHF00107 and you guys popped up. The product was purchased from eBay from a seller named am-autoparts. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@1AAuto]

+DeMarco Brooks Check the plastic ring that goes around the bearing for a ribbed pattern showing through the plastic. That will be the side with the encoder ring! Any other viewers interested in purchasing these parts please visit the link below. www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-civic-hybrid-wheel-bearing-and-hub-kit-pair-front/i/1ashs00319?KZbin&XR3PEzR9I&%

[@msloan88]

My buddy just bought a 2005 Civic and we went to replace the rotors. When we took the wheels off we noticed the calipers are on the front of the rotors. The previous owner had the wheel bearings replaced. Is it possible to put the hubs on the wrong side of the car? I’m pretty sure that’s what happened but I’m not an expert. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

[@1AAuto]

+Matt Sloan The front wheel hub bearings are not side specific here is a link to the ones that we carry for you vehicle. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/E8xUGS

[@msloan88]

1A Auto Parts i believe the Hubs are on the wrong side. Is it possible that they took both hubs off, replaced the bearings and then put the hubs back on the wrong sides?

[@msloan88]

I think i mis spoke. I think they put the spindles on the wrong sides

[@defaultuser000]

That would put the calipers on opposite sides from normal, but as for whether or not the knuckles can be bolted to opposite sides, I don't know.

[@JM-yx1lm]

@@msloan88 its not possible because of the steeri g tie rods

[@austinl3625]

Why doesn’t anyone sell the knuckle-bearing-hub as one assembly so people don’t have to bother with pressing bearings in and out?

[@notbanksy8294]

They are available.

[@a2lworks734]

May i know the part no. Or the bearing size.? Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+A2L works Thanks for watching. Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c The part number is 1ASHS00319

[@kitkat53ftw]

Do I have to torque it to a specific setting or will anything do. And how do I tell which side is the ABS sensor

[@ly-yx1rk]

The and sensor side of the bearing will be magnetic. The only thing that needs to be torqued accurately is the axil nut

[@chrisonfire420]

Isnt the tie rod on the spindle too?

[@wakawu]

No, on the strut for these Honda Civics.

[@phillyphil1513]

8:27 - yeah look up high, it was freaking me out too.

[@lordznehlrak9781]

Thanks a lot!

[@1AAuto]

+Lord Znehlrak You're welcome.

[@danielwilliam4967]

Can you shipped to Canada?

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel william We are unable to ship to Canada through our site but are able to through our eBay store.

[@danielwilliam4967]

Can you sent me eBay store link please.

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel william Can you please provide the year/make/model and trim? We can make sure we have the correct link sent to you.

[@danielwilliam4967]

Honda civic 2005 1.7l four doors value package

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel william We currently do not carry the correct ones for the value package model.

[@SibRevs]

What ever happened to this guy? I miss him.

[@micaiahspeaks]

and guess what (something no one ever mentions) . If the bearings, breaks, calipers,, etc are bad on one side, the ones on the other side should be replaced too, Don't be cheap, it could cost you later

[@Bilytkid]

Not always. Hondas are notorious for having the front drivers side bearing going out. They go out from 20,000 to 80,000. Few make it past 80,000. I've no idea why it's just the front drivers side wheel bearing.

[@valeriesherman9576]

Wait can't I just go to junk yard and get the whole thing lol not having to press anything

[@1AAuto]

+Valerie Sherman Great question! You may be able to find the whole assembly at a junk yard, so you would not need to press anything together.

[@zachf355]

Dammnit why didnt honda use at 1 piece hub

[@tobydyes]

Never hit the threads why would you show that in a video

[@pyrapollo5841]

wait a sec my civic got drum brakes

[@timberghostsniper]

What a shitty design! This is why you couldn't give me a Honda! I'm making my son sale this POS asap!

[@guythecookingsam2588]

Here's how to replace brand new parts with brand new parts. C'mon, man.

[@1AAuto]

+Guy the Cooking Sam Sometimes we create videos just to show our customers the installation process (even when the parts are fine). Thanks for watching.

[@guythecookingsam2588]

@@1AAuto I always search your videos first. Then go fight with rusty nuts and bolts on my Michigan vehicles. Keep up the good work!

[@1AAuto]

+Guy the Cooking Sam Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@brianblas7400]

Y'all do it some slow ways. Using air is much faster. Yeah let's brake the lugs loose by hand and finished them off with our half inch pneumatic gun smh