Wheel Bearings, Rear - Noise

99-040

August 3, 1999

Applies To: 1998-99 Accord - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Noisy Rear Wheel Bearings
(Supersedes 99-040, dated May 25, 1999)

SYMPTOM
A growling or whining noise from the rear wheel bearings. The pitch changes with vehicle speed and is not affected by road surface conditions.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Water contamination in the rear hub bearing assemblies.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1998 Accord - ALL
1999 Accord - thru VINs:
1HGCG1...XA022784
1HGCG2...XA014794
1HGCG3...XA012097
1HGCG5...XA082697
1HGCG6...XA086054
1HGCF8...XA088455

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both rear hub bearing assemblies and spindle nuts.

PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, All V6 models:
P/N 42200-S87-C51, H/C 6037394

Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 EX models:
P/N 42200-S84-C51, H/C 6037386

Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 LX models w/ABS:
P/N 42200-S84-C31, H/C 6037378

Rear Hub Bearing Assembly, L4 DX/LX models w/o ABS:
P/N 42200-S84-C01, H/C 6037352

Spindle Nut:
P/N 90305-S30-003, H/C 5210000

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed part: P/N 42200-S87-A51
H/C 5436852
Detect code: 042
Contention code: B07
Skill level: Repair Technician

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.

DIAGNOSIS

While test-driving the vehicle at a steady speed above 35 mph, transfer the weight of the vehicle to the left and the right several times. To do this, move the steering wheel back and forth from the 11 o'clock position to the 1 o'clock position. A defective wheel bearing will make more noise when weight is transferred to it.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Refer to the 1998-00 Accord Service Manual and replace both rear hub bearing assemblies and spindle nuts.

^ For models with rear disc brakes, refer to page 18-22.

^ For models with rear drum brakes, refer to page 18-24.





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