I am replacing rear brakes on my 86 Accord (130K) for what I suspect is the
first time. The bearing assembly is different from the Nissans, Toyotas,
and VWs that I have worked on that it is a one piece assembly that fits over
the spindle and inside the hub. Everything comes off by removing a 32mm nut
tightened at about 130 ft-lbs. My question is whether this bearing assembly
is DIY serviceable. My Haynes manual provides no information about it and
no exploded view. If I pry out the seal can I clean and repack the bearing
without special tools as I have done on the cars mentioned above? Or since
the bearing is not loose and moves as expected should I just leave it alone?

WP

 

"Wiley Post" <wp@wp.net> wrote in news:h3f98n$b52$1@aioe.org:

> I am replacing rear brakes on my 86 Accord (130K) for what I suspect
> is the first time. The bearing assembly is different from the
> Nissans, Toyotas, and VWs that I have worked on that it is a one piece
> assembly that fits over the spindle and inside the hub. Everything
> comes off by removing a 32mm nut tightened at about 130 ft-lbs. My
> question is whether this bearing assembly is DIY serviceable. My
> Haynes manual provides no information about it and no exploded view.
> If I pry out the seal can I clean and repack the bearing without
> special tools as I have done on the cars mentioned above? Or since
> the bearing is not loose and moves as expected should I just leave it
> alone?
>
> WP
>
>
>

I can't say for certain,but I believe that wheel bearings today are sealed
and not repackable.
If the bearing is not showing any signs of wear(noise,free
play,wobble),then I'd leave it alone.

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Jim Yanik
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at
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