Discover the Secrets to Replacing Your 2012 Honda Civic Front Wheel Bearing Like a Pro

If you hear a loud humming or grinding noise coming from your 2012 Honda Civic, it could be a sign that your front wheel bearing is failing. This is a common problem that can affect any car, but it's especially prevalent in Hondas.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wheel bearing failure is the fifth most common cause of car accidents in the United States. That's why it's important to be able to recognize the signs of a failing wheel bearing and know how to replace it.

Benefits of Replacing Your 2012 Honda Civic Front Wheel Bearing

There are many benefits to replacing your 2012 Honda Civic front wheel bearing, including:

• Improved safety: A failing wheel bearing can cause your car to pull to one side or the other, which can be dangerous, especially at high speeds. Replacing the wheel bearing will help to keep your car tracking straight and true.
• Reduced noise: A failing wheel bearing can make a loud humming or grinding noise, which can be annoying and distracting. Replacing the wheel bearing will eliminate this noise and make your car ride quieter.
• Extended tire life: A failing wheel bearing can cause your tires to wear unevenly, which can shorten their lifespan. Replacing the wheel bearing will help to keep your tires wearing evenly and extend their life.

How to Replace Your 2012 Honda Civic Front Wheel Bearing

Replacing a 2012 Honda Civic front wheel bearing is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few hours. Here are the steps:

1. Gather your tools and materials. You will need the following tools and materials to replace your front wheel bearing:
   • 19mm socket
   • 22mm socket
   • 3/8-inch drive ratchet
   • Breaker bar
   • Floor jack
   • Jack stands
   • Replacement front wheel bearing
2. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. Use the 19mm socket to remove the lug nuts and then remove the wheel.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Use the 22mm socket to remove the bolts that hold the brake caliper in place. Then, lift the brake caliper off of the rotor and secure it out of the way.
4. Remove the hub nut. Use the breaker bar and the 32mm socket to remove the hub nut.
5. Remove the hub assembly. Use the floor jack to support the hub assembly and then remove the bolts that hold it in place. Then, lift the hub assembly off of the knuckle and set it on the ground.
6. Press the old bearing out of the hub assembly. Use a press to press the old bearing out of the hub assembly.
7. Press the new bearing into the hub assembly. Use a press to press the new bearing into the hub assembly.
8. Reinstall the hub assembly. Lift the hub assembly back onto the knuckle and secure it with the bolts.
9. Reinstall the hub nut. Use the breaker bar and the 32mm socket to tighten the hub nut.
10. Reinstall the brake caliper. Lift the brake caliper back onto the rotor and secure it with the bolts.
11. Reinstall the wheel. Place the wheel on the hub and secure it with the lug nuts.