Suspension - Rear Wheel Bearing Noise

97-018

March 31, 1997

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Rear Wheel Bearing Noise

SYMPTOM

A whining noise from the rear wheels. At first, only at highway speeds, but, over time, becoming noticeable at low speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The rear bearing hub caps were not manufactured correctly, allowing water to leak into the hub bearing assemblies, and contaminating the bearings.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1992 - 96 Prelude - ALL
1990 - 96 Accord - ALL
1997 Accord - 2-door thru VIN 1HGCD7... VA009547
- 4-door thru VIN 1HGCD5... VA069560
- V6 thru VIN 1HGCE6... VA007445
- Wagon thru VIN 1HGCE1 ... VA003363

1995 - 96 Odyssey - ALL

1997 Odyssey - Thru VIN JHMRA1 ... VC003933

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the failed hub bearing assembly, then install new rear bearing hub caps.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Bearing Hub Cap (2 required):
P/N 42326-SG0-000, H/C 2589950 Spindle Nut:

All except Accord V6 and Wagon
P/N 90305-692-010, H/C 1483627

Accord V6 and Wagon
P/N 90305-SD4-003, H/C 2399723

Rear Hub Bearing Assembly:
Prelude
Si/Si 4WS/SE/VTEC
P/N 42200-SS0-981, H/C 3943206

S model
P/N 42200-SM4-A01, H/C 3943198

1990-93 Accord
4-door and 2-door w/ABS
P/N 42200-SM4-J51, H/C 3607140

4-door and 2-door w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV1-008, H/C 4225900

Wagon w/ ABS
P/N 42200-SM5-A51, H/C 3920493

Wagon w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV4-N02, H/C 4574877

1995-97 Accord V6
P/N 42200-SV2-N51, H/C 4581492

1994 - 97 Accord
4-door and 2-door, EX and LX w/ABS
P/N 42200-SV1-J51, H/C 4225819

4-door and 2-door, DX and LX w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV1-008, H/C 4225900

1994-95 Accord Wagon
EX and LX w/ABS
P/N 42200-SV4-N51, H/C 4461182

LX w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV4-N02, H/C 4574877

1996 - 97 Accord Wagon

EX and LX w/ABS
P/N 42200-SV2-N51, H/C 4581492

LX w/o ABS
P/N 42200-SV2-N01, H/C 4581484

Odyssey: P/N 42200-SX0-951, H/C 4621983





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed part: P/N 42200-SV1-J51
H/C 4225819

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Determine which rear hub bearing assembly has failed, and replace it with the correct one listed under PARTS INFORMATION. Refer to section 18 of the appropriate service manual for instructions.





2. Install a new spindle nut, and tighten it to the correct torque specification. Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.

3. Install new bearing hub caps on both sides.

NOTE:
Both bearing caps must be replaced; otherwise the bearings may fail again in the future.