How to replace front wheel bearing hub on a Honda Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, Acura MDX step by step.

[@darrinaytch6524]

Very precise and easy to follow and perform task without any missing information. Detailed instructions and camera angels are perfect in demonstrating and teaching one how to replace bearings: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO SIR.

[@jandraravi9816]

DUDE....HANDS DOWN....JUST CAME ACCROSS YOUR VIDEO AND I M ABOUT TO TACKLE THIS JOB AND YOU MADE IT SO SIMOLE FOR THOSE OF US WHO CAN'T HIT A HAMMER WITH A NAIL. YOU SHOULD BE A TEACHER....WELL DONE BROTHER AND GREAT JOB.....KUDOS TO YA.

[@anthonycerami6698]

Finally someone who knows how to explain a job correctly plus I appreciate the tips along the way Great video

[@wadeyant5385]

I watched 4 KZbin videos of this procedure before I found George Melnik Automotive. Several details were absent in the first 4 vids. An example was peening the axle nut dimple. 3 didn't mention it and one said it wasn't necessary! Nice attention to detail and great explained step by step instruction. Keep up the excellent work George.

[@michaelnickola6970]

Your the only one that explained what to do if it was rusted in..most of the videos it comes out no problem - but i have been struggling on what to do. Thanks!!!

[@the2rth]

easy to follow good advice technics. Big Impact 22 socket- lug nuts 19 socket- brake caliper Bungee cord-hold caliper #3 Phillips- rotor screw Hammer Pointer- unlock axle locking nut 36 socket- axel nut 17 socket- 4 bearing bolts Large screwdriver- break bearing free Air chisel

[@scorrp_10]

The process is good, but putting it back together with an impact? Torque specs are there for a reason. Torques, in lbf ft: Hub bearing bolts: 72.5 Spindle nut: 242 front, 181 rear. Caliper bracket bolts: 101 front, 65 rear. Wheel lug nuts: 94.

[@yadlapallifamily2168]

awesome video very detailed explanation anyone with little knowledge can easily replace by watching this video... thank you

[@jwtmarvel]

Life safer brother! I rented a hub puller thinking I needed it. I wish I could send you ‘$20 of it for the headache you saved me!

[@elcoyotecojodeldesierto2300]

I think it’s better than hammering the knuckle,sometimes it’s really stuck even if is not rusted.

[@hungnguyentiengvietusa6533]

Thank you so much George, only you can help people like me learn something after ưatching your video. Thanks again! Great job!

[@lannyblakeman6570]

Lanny B Great Video!!! thank you. only problem I has was as you mentioned if vehicle from northern state such as Ohio the wheel hub may be rusted on , and it was !!!! I wish I took your advice and invested in a air chisel, ended up hammering for about 30 minutes before the hub assembly came loose, after that no issues and the van is back on the road, my daughter was very happy. Thanks again for the informative video.

[@rajtrivedi7168]

One of the best video I watched. Very good description and quality.

[@iamtherjp]

I wish this gentleman was my mechanic. Excellent video.. Thanks

[@avasonsyn]

Great Work! For some reason I thought that you had to remove tie rod ends and all that other stuff! Great Work My Man!!

[@bradysully5755]

this guy is good at explaining how to work on cars :)

[@WildBill707]

Thank you for the video!!! I have to do.my 2011 Honda Pilot. I had a lot of questions nobody that I know could answer, but I found out everything I need to know from watching this. Thanks again. Definitely a big help!

[@DavidB-234]

Very thorough video! You did a great job, and thank you very much for taking the time to show all of the steps. It really helps a lot.

[@TT-dz8zf]

Very clear and thorough instruction. You’re a very careful/good technician, unlike others who would just carelessly hammering on the bearing hub to get it out.

[@lpattenaude1716]

Awesome video I appreciate you making it. God Bless you, your family,your work.

[@gotzgeorge9601]

It is done wonderfully on a new car. Show us same job on a twenty-year-old car.

[@marcothy8531]

Best video thanks

[@NameIsNotWrittenHere]

Wow so much patience to teach the curious. Thank you for your help. I am working on a 2002 Odyssey and your video helped a lot because it's very detailed. Thank you!

[@moudjahedferchichi2768]

Thank you good job

[@tobieebonics4193]

Great job with your illustration.

[@kaimanson3174]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Looks like a very easy DIY kind of job. Only advice is to either say or put on the details section the pounds of torque each bolt has to have just to be at oem specs.

[@supersabrosinho]

No no. This looks like a car from sunny California or Texas. Doing this on a New England car can take hours! I work on cars that are rustier than soviet era vessels

[@c10etc]

Excellent thanks

[@thearkansashiker]

Helpful video. Thanks for making it. Highly recommend you mention torque specification for all fasteners and part numbers for the make and model you are working on. It will save your viewers like me time in having to look it up. Anyways, great job.

[@joshemilyprehm2219]

John Kopp So. What are the torque specs?

[@Saltacokote]

Wow Best explained video on KZbin thanks

[@carlcoleman9643]

Good information, thanks

[@valeirurusu6111]

Bravo frate! Foarte scurt, clar si cuprinzator. Succese in continuare!

[@JamesPDoan]

A+. Thanks!

[@abrams313]

I agree with every comment that you were very through with step by step instructions. Thank you! Quick question. Would you just replace one or both the front wheel bearings? Recommendations? Thank you!

[@bugdog9]

Awesome video

[@scottallie9167]

This was a helpful video. I needed an air chisel to remove the hub assembly, and given that I wish that I had purchased a replacement dust shield as well.

[@abrahamovie2229]

Very helpful and great presentation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@c.j.crafts9421]

Great video. Great presentation and poise. Keep up the good work.👍

[@orlandodizo5097]

Sir George, how did you know that there is a problem with the wheel bearing hub? What were the symptoms? Very good video and well explained.

[@lupham1]

Caliper bracket mount bolts: 101 ft. lb. Caliper pin bolt: 37 ft. lb. A tip for unlucky folks like me who don't have a wide variety of tools. I had it mounted on one side on the jack, and one of the flange bolt was blocked by the CV boot clamp (the part that gets squeezed to tighten the clamp). Okay so just put the car in neutral and you can easily turn the rotor and that clamp moves away. BUT in order to put the car into neutral you need to press the brake pedal. Oops I had already removed the brake caliper and now the pistons are completely squeezed all the way in and you can't reinstall unless you compress the pistons back with a clamp or a caliper tool set. Autozone let's you check the kit out for free BTW! Anyways tip is to just put the car in neutral after you've jacked up the car and have parking brake engaged and wheels blocked but before you remove the brake calipers. Oh another tip after I completely stripped that stupid philips bolt that holds the rotor in place (had to drill it out). Get a hand impact tool set for $15 from Lowes. As you pound the tool with a hammer it rotates and unscrews the bolt very easily.

[@boatkid888]

Excellent Video!

[@sunpowerlink]

Great video, you are exactly right, when I replaced a new tire last year, the tire technician crossed thread one of the lug bolt. It caused me so much trouble to replace the broken lug bolt.

[@nicksander8857]

very good vid. you got right to exactly what we are looking for and explained it easy enough for anyone to follow along. im actually here cuz i broke 2 wheel studs on my 2003 Odyssey. Previous technicians I suppose. i couldnt figure out how to hammer out the old broken studs so i can replace them with new ones. so it looks like i can take the whole hub assembly off and then maybe hammer them out? im gonna give that a try. thanks!

[@rogerolsen5761]

good video if you are working on a 2007 or newer. just wasted my time for my 2005

[@terrygarcia1910]

Really good video thank you I have a 2012 honda osesey that needs the replacement hub assembly thank you

[@juvenalalvarez9535]

Thanks for sharing. Good video.dont foget the torque oem spacifications.

[@jpwerner1505]

Yes, what/where are the OEM torque specs?

[@mkblackmart]

72 ft lb, per manual, for the 4 flange bolts. New axle/spindle nut (90305-S3V-A11) is also recommended, with a small amount of engine oil applied to the mating surface of the nut.

[@TheFardeen40]

What a helpful video God blessed you

[@channingrhodes6756]

Very nice job on the video! Great job explaining what you need to do.

[@mrthekatt9707]

To take off the Phillips screw on the rotor,,, use an impact screwdriver that you hit from the rear that causes it to turn, it will save a headache! On rusty rotors

[@Kr0n3kLe]

Yeah and if that fails just use a drill and it will rip it right out!

[@edrivera1961]

Great job George. I followed your detailed methods on my MDX 2014. The Wheel hub on my MDX 2014 is different. I.E. Does not have the 4 screws that detaches it from the knuckle. Can you comment on this?

[@twinturbobmw535xi7]

I have the same exact car as you. Im assuming the bearing has to be pressed in and out once the knuckle is removed right? How did you make out with this?

[@garlandtabb1432]

Nice camera work, I did not get sea sick.

[@harryl8234]

Good job, but you did not torque down the axle nut to the manufacture's torque spec prior to locking the axle nut.

[@Bee-mn3pe]

Should the bearing be grease up when installing new one???

[@afanasya]

Cannot find the video, you mentioned, where you diagnose wheel bearing noise/issue. Could you add a link? Thanks

[@catsmeow5566]

Thank you. Does this also apply to a 2013 RTL Ridgeline? I took my Ridgeline to a Honda dealership to get the wheelbearing changed. They damaged the CV axle boot and didn't install the wheelbearing properly. Within 2 months it was already damaged & having problems (because I didn't realize they had damaged the CV axle). So, I bought an OEM wheelbearing, but it was only the round disk thingy and not the mounting bracket. I didn't see that bracket available for sale. How do you pull the old bearing out of that thing and put a new one in? I think mine is called a "press in" type.

[@nicholashh]

Awesome video!! Quick question: Are the steps and socket sizes the same for a 2016 Acura MDX (rear passenger side) wheel bearing? Thinking of doing myself. Thanks for any info!

[@hughclarke8504]

May I ask why you chose to replace the bearing assembly .

[@aliroku5071]

you are amazing ...i have 2002 Acura mdx and i am thinking of changing the whole rear wheel hub assemble as my bearing is bad .please iam asking for a video or recommendation about how to do it .and is there is a way to do it without pressing as i can go to the junk yeard and any part for a cheap price.thank you

[@scottmurray4689]

You can also loosen the bolts and use a hammer and tap on the bolts to push it out.

[@HeelstrapsDotCom]

First of all, great video... good lighting was really helpful. I have a 2011 Acura MDX and just ordered a MOOG replacement wheel bearing from Amazon. I'm a little concerned about the magnetic band on the wheel bearing causing issues with the ABS and/or traction control but will give it a try as Acura wants another $130 for the Acura part. I also just purchased a cordless Ryobi One impact tool (1/2" with 4AH Batt) and have been wanting to give it a try on this project. Does anybody have the torque specifications for the MDX or is it the same as posted already: Axle Nut=134 ft-lbs and Wheel Bearing Flange Bolts=72 ft-lb Thanks again for the great video!

[@flaviaaltagraciatatarosado3968]

Hey Michael l. I just read your post I did the same thing today I had to go with aftermarket parts I have not yet put them on I was wondering how is your car working with the aftermarket part because I am a little bit concerned also about aftermarket parts if you have time please let me know thanks.

[@ericoxford7069]

Michael, how's the aftermarket wheel bearing holing up? I have the same issue, I purchased a OEM NSK wheel bearing but Idk if the magnetic strip is going to hold up.

[@HeelstrapsDotCom]

Sorry Flavia, just saw this. The aftermarket part is holding up just fine with no issues whatsoever.

[@HeelstrapsDotCom]

It was tough getting the assembly to slide on the drive axle. I was afraid to damage it but got it to slide on by first using the vibration of a larger socket pushing (beating) against the hub assembly then when threads were exposed I used the wheel hub nut and impact to turn the nut which pulled everything together. It was not fun getting the new part on that drive shaft but a little patience and a lot of elbow grease did it. I was sure to use gloves to protect my hands.

[@derekreece6008]

Do you know if this procedure would also be the same on a 2007 Honda Ridgeline?

[@WingoTribe704]

09-12 Honda Pilot 72ft-lbs for 4 flange bolts 134ft-lbs for axel nut 100ft-lbs for caliper bracket bolts 94ft-lbs for lug nuts Be safe. We gloves and eye wear.

[@m4gician]

This is the same for the Odyssey as well. Which this vehicle is.

[@deanknight7133]

Will that wheel bearing assembly fit a 2006 Honda ridgeline

[@chrisgoshorn5316]

Nice job. Good mechanic.

[@rogerchampjr933]

Good video but I cannot stress enough about torquing you’re axle nut. Torque torque torque for bearing preload

[@jludtxs]

What is the name of the punch you used? I need to get one but pointer punch in a search comes up empty. Is that a nail set tool?

[@jeremyfox6488]

My guy didn’t use any torque specs lol. Good video and informative I’ll just look up and ensure to use proper torque specs at least for the axle nut

[@ptj666]

Was thinking the same, especially for that axle nut.

[@IBkeeping]

242 ft lbs

[@G4Disco]

The proper bit for the rotor screws is a #3 JIS. A normal #3 phillips will cam out when really seized.

[@exposeevil5492]

Does the bearing separate from the hub?

[@m00nchildblues]

How do i know if its my cv axel or wheel bearing that is bad?? Does the cv axel have bearings?

[@aliroku5071]

does this work on front wheel bearing for accura mdx 2002 ? thank you

[@robertlscales3894]

Very well done video. What kind of lift system are you using to support the vehicle?

[@melniksmotors]

Hunter scissor lift

[@tallpaul9475]

While you have it apart, and putting that new bearing in, shouldn't you take the strut out, disconnect the steer rod end, and remove the steering assembly to get the inner bearing that the axle shaft is in?

[@twinturbobmw535xi7]

Are you talking about the axle half shaft bearing on the passenger side ? If you are , your correct mine has been squeaking for some time. I was just gonna Replace the entire axle. It comes with the bearing.

[@jacobkane3935]

Can we get the version of the video for rust belt cars when the entire hub is seized in the knuckle

[@jindo333333]

Best video! 👍

[@deancarver6899]

Can you replace whole hub assembly instead of replacing bearing??

[@Cityviewresidences]

Awsome video, thanks!

[@timber383]

Great video! Trying to replace front wheel bearings on my 2013 MDX & cannot get the old ones off. Would it help to hit the axel spline to break it lose? That’s the only thing I haven’t tried yet.

[@timber383]

Brian Carpenter Thanks for the information. Finally gave up & took it to the dealer, labor was $450. Car runs much quieter now.

[@DirtySanchezPB]

Does the wheel bearing make a squeaking noise too at certain speeds? If so then i think you just diagnosed my 2011 Odyssey.

[@gustavomoreno4492]

Muchas muchas gracias😁

[@richnapier3736]

You gave me 95% of the info i was looking for. But, do you not have to grease the bearings before installing them?

[@joshaden6533]

Nope

[@chibueze3716]

Thank you

[@raulperero]

How we know is time to replace the wheel bearing

[@ericsatterfield1991]

Do you have part number for this? For 4wd vehicles, would rear part be the same for the front? Thanks!

[@alcerz984]

No torque spec on axle nut?

[@81cuddy]

Geroge how do u tell which wheel bearing is bad I have a 06 mdx an sounds like it's the driver side I turn left an the noise gets quiet

[@mccylk4441]

Apply heat on 36 mm center bolt. Otherwise you can not break thread locker. And don`t expect that hub will come so easy, invest a puller (eg. harbor freight sku : 69224 only 16 usd ) makes the job easy & much less noisy.

[@TigerKittay]

I did not see you torque the spindle nut to specs before you performed a stake lock on it.

[@jamesamber6009]

Hi, man, very good video, clear, concise, step by step! I also appreciate your tip of pushing the axial inward, very useful. I subscribed your channel, and will let my friend know your channel too :-)

[@javirodify]

You don't torque the axle nut?

[@richb5478]

Awesome video thanks, would it be possible to get the bearing from honda but the hub elsewhere?

[@richb5478]

Did that wheel hub bearing come with the bearing already pressed from honda?

[@richb5478]

The rear hub bearing arent magnetic right?

[@futabaguy1]

@@richb5478 yes they come pressed in when you purchase a wheel hub assembly. Unless you request the bearing sperately.

[@randyluu283]

Great Video , thanks a lot :~}

[@mryanmanu]

Great video

[@rs278]

Do we have ABS sensor on this?

[@jvk813]

Can you post the Torque Specs?

[@MrMichaelmager]

Don't want to be a troll... but won't to much torque (or not enough) cause a wheel bearing to fail prematurely?

[@hemigod2]

what year Mdx is this for ?

[@fumanchu2583]

Is it same thing for 04 Acura MDX?

[@Andy44Andy]

Super video

[@Lee-x3o]

This process does not work for a 2015 MDX FWD vehicle. The MDX has a pressed in front bearing, it does not have a bearing/hub assembly. The vid title is incorrect.

[@ryewhiskeyyt]

George, where did you get that hub assembly. I cannot find one any where for a 2007 Honda Odyssey

[@m4gician]

Anyone have the torque specs for the bearing bolts as well as axle nut?