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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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ok a quick question. I've heard that sometime when replace a steering knuckle you also need a new wheel bearing. Is this necessary? I'm wanting to know so I can order everything at once. is their anything else that I would need to order besides the cotter pins?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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the knuckle bent?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Yep. I put it up on the rack at school because NTB said it was a bent strut on a double wishbone suspension... and my SAI was just barely off and it's enough to pull my car when i brake and accelerate
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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I don't think the knuckle comes with the bearing installed, so yes you need a new one. Do not reuse the one from your old knuckle.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Thanks, found out its going to be like 350 bucks to fix...ouch.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Knuckle is $215, bearing is $55. It only takes 15-20min to replace if you do it yourself.

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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sweet cheaper than the local dealership WITH a discount.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Knuckle is $215, bearing is $55. It only takes 15-20min to replace if you do it yourself.

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
I can't find the bearing on here, whats the part number?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Look in the brakes section.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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there's two bearing assembly i'm guessing it doesn't matter which one i get.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I only see one, #4.

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...y5=FRONT+BRAKE
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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If you have access to a press to install the bearing.

Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Knuckle is $215, bearing is $55. It only takes 15-20min to replace if you do it yourself.

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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If you have access to a press to install the bearing.
Indeed. But I can't imagine a machine shop asking too much to press the bearing in.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
ah you have the 98 prelude selected. I guess it would have been more useful if i would have told you I have a 95 prelude
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 117
If you have access to a press to install the bearing.
I'm pretty sure we have something at my school for it. Shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nstory13
ah you have the 98 prelude selected. I guess it would have been more useful if i would have told you I have a 95 prelude
When they list two identical parts without listing the brands, it's usually because Honda made some design change.
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