2006-2011 Honda Civic Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement (Drum Brakes) DIY 

excellent video on the proper procedure for replacing a wheel bearing hub. I would like to add what I consider an important step during re-installation, which I discovered from personal experience. After installing the new hub and starting the four mounting bolts at the rear, do not tighten them completely, but only snug them to allow some movement; at this point install the brake drum on the brake shoes and keep it in place temporarily with a couple of the wheel nuts, again not too tight. Now apply the parking brake to the rear wheels. (The point of all this is to allow the new bearing hub to center itself perfectly with the brake shoes. Although the bolt holes on the brake shoes mounting plate are of fairly close tolerance, they leave enough room to allow it to be out of center with the bearing hub and cause problems when braking.) Now, before releasing the parking brake, one can torque the bearing mounting bolts to spec., then release the parking brake and proceed to complete the installation.

I rarely comment on videos, but I would like to thank you from my heart for your video. It was more than informative, I actually did them twice, long story. But they turned out perfect and no growling. Have a great day my friend. Bryan

Thank u so much . I just changed my left rear on my civic lx yesterday. The tip of leaving the screws on while mounting the hub was really helpful

Thanks a lot man this will make me a lot more confident when I do mine this weekend

Thanks for the video. I was able to successfully change the bearing on my '08 Civic LX.

Thanks for the video. Installed a new set on my 2009 Civic LX and the loud humming noise in the cabin is gone. I don't think it was going to be long before my bearings were going to fail. Great video.

Thank you for the video! I just did this to my daughter's 2007 today; and your video was the key to me doing it right and knowing what to look for!

Good video, easy to follow and not too long. Now to change mine!

If i only saw this video before i took my car to mechanic I would have saved money.

Your video gave hope for me to change it myself.

thank you! Torque Specs. are the key for me!

Excellent; included M8x1.25 reference and torque specs in Nm and lb.ft. You 'da man...Thank you

u hav a nice camera such a clear video.thanks alot doin mines in the mornin.thank god i dont hav to take down the drum assembly.

Thank you. Was a very clean and instructive video.

Informative video and a good walk through. They are bolts, not screws for some that may be an issue when trying to get the M8 if needed. Also, I dont think your o-ring came off until you removed the hub. The o-ring is rubber, and when a bearing fails, heat is generated. The o-ring is compressed when installed and i think it just work hardened and was suck on. There was a small amount of corrosion but honestly, it looked almost new compared to what I have seen in the North East. VERY IMPORTANT in regards to O-Ring degradation /Failure, I saw you use your WD-40 Pen, I dont have your part or the manufacturer instructions but again, o-rings are rubber and some need a grease some do not, and what kind CAN BE, not always, very important. Some rubbers deterioration is vastly increased by hydrocarbons and chemicals.

Bro thank you so much I was here 30 min with the parking break on hahah! Thanks!

Thanks for this! Helped a lot

Nice video!! Thanks

Nice way to fix the car..like it..👍

Thanks Sir 4 you time

Gracias excelente video

Nice video Thank you

On the 4 retaining bolts, should you partially torque each bolt prior to a final tightening or apply the full 47 ft.lb. to each bolt on the first try? It seems a partial torque, followed by a final full torque would assure equal distribution of force.

I changed both rear bearings and overtightened the bolts. Both bearings got bad the next day. Make sure to tighten the bolts to 46 ft lbs, no more no less.

I just changed my tires and I hear a humming noise when driving I checked all tires and my rear wheel bearing is making a noise when rolling it. I will try to change it. Thanks. The front ones are difficult to change so I hope is just this one.

Thanks for this video. Work done in less than an hour by following your procedure. As easy as changing a wheel! (replacement by a Timken hub no. HA590449 on my 2010 Civic Sedan DX (Canada).

Thanks bro. We'll explained.

So going by the video, I've seen a few people swap out their drum brakes for disk brakes, but I wan't sure about the knuckle for it. I've heard that the Si and EX parts are slightly different and wanted to know if i can swap parts if needed

thanks, thanks and more thanks.

Thanks for this video - love ya!

I watched this video just to see how to get at the wheel studs on my 2010 LX. I have to replace one because some a-hole at the dealership (of all places) stripped one out. Turns out my complimentary free oil change and wheel rotation for buying my car there wasn't "free" after all.

thanks man

Muy bien su video you no removing a sensor Bering

excellent video I have mine to do this weekend because my lugs stripped the bolts on the hub! Do you think that it would be helpful to apply some copper anti seize to the back of the mating surfaces? or do you think it's unnecessary?

Hi what size screw did you use to push out and help separate the hub? Thanks the video, very helpful.

thanks for the diy video. At 8:44 , you are are using a torque wrench , 47 foot pounds; is this value same across all civics ? does it depend upon bearing's specifications that we brought?

Is there any procedure for the 9th gen civics?

What is the difference between the 42200SNA952 and the 42200SNA951?

Should you remove the speed sensor prior to removing the hub to avoid damaging it?

Do you have a video on the drum brakes for this as well?

Thanks for the video, Dragan! I just picked up the part. I will not be installing it myself but will find a mechanic/friend to do it for me. About how much time did you spend on the entire job? I just want to make sure I don't get swindled on labor time/costs. Thanks!

Hello I’m having an issue with my rear drums I can’t seem to get them over the shoes any suggestions

U make it look easing removing it

Would it be easier to replace the drum brakes on the rear once the hub is removed

Que buen video lo vi muy tarde ya pague a un mecanico que me lo cambio en 15 minutos y me cobro 150 dls americanos.😥😥

Great video. Only thing I would do different, is just stuff some lithium grease around the o-ring, instead of water based wd40.

hey man as far as lx dx and ex do they all use the same size ?

Is it possible to just replace the bearing itself, only, instead of the whole bearing hub assembly? I noticed they sell both, at Autozone. Thanks.

question: Are the brakes on (engaged) or off (disengaged) when starting this job?

Thanks, maybe I missed it, but there is a "flat" side on the hub and a round side. The "Flat" has to go up (by the slave cylinder), or else it will not fit. At least it was that way on my 2006 civic with hub from ORiley pn 512257. The orig. Honda one has the same "flat" on it to.

Hey man Great job, I have a 2011 DX How much did you paid for the pair, or you only replaced one. Thxx

Anyone know where I can order front hub assembly and wheel bearing for an 06 Si

I bought an 09 civic today the guy left the fact out that it needed a wheelbearing I hope it's the rear because it's easier 5o replace than the front .

FUCKING usefull many thank to u man

Do you need bearing grease?

Would the front be similar to do?

I Just did my 2010 civic. Now my abs and red brake light is on any ideas?

Good stuff...but WD-40 on that rubber o-ring is sketchy. Petroleum based elements will swell and eventually shrink rubber. Use 100% silicone grease.

Do you have to grease these bearings?

This is for the Lx and dx version...not the ex and si...I believe the si is the same as the ex where it's disc brakes..would have been better if u had typed this in ur video description.but good video tho👍🏼

How much do they cost?

What were the symptoms....

Do you have the original OEM #?

Yo people are trying to charge me over 500 for this. So thanks for the video. I choose to do it myself. I thought.... let me be lazy and get someome else to do but the honda dealerships are fucking ridiculous.