xviper

I'm taking a wild stab at "wheel bearing". No noise when cold but after a few miles, it can get quite hot and start to make noise. Also kinda falls in line with going away for a little while after tightening axle nut. If the bearing is beginning to go (from the axle nut being loose and un-noticed too long), cinching up the axle nut might temporarily alleviate the problem, but would come back.

nibble

xviper, thanks for the help. I also think it's the "wheel bearing". this is the MY2000 model. probably had original torque spec (less than 220lbs) for 5 yrs. it might have been worn out and it became worse recently.

if so, how do I fix this? do I need new axle? or replace bearing? or could I just re-grease it and be over with?

if it doesn't cost too much, I'd like to replace bearing. to do it, what parts would I need?

thanks,

Billman250

You'd need just the bearing. It needs to be pressed from the hub. Prolly a few hrs job, don't worry I didn't forget about ya

nibble

Thanks, bill. if you give me any of your time, i'll take it.

Kyushin

Im pretty sure this isnt whats happening to you, but i had the same sounding noise on my S about a year ago and the idiotic morons at Germain Honda in Naples Florida told me that this is a perfectly normal noise and that all S2000s make that noise. Being that they have jerked me before and some friends as well, i take my S to a local tuner shop and the shop disgnoses and corrects the problem in 5 minutes..... the wheel was loose and 1 lug was missing. Keep in mind Germain had the car for 2 days and couldnt tell a wheel was loose ><

xviper

I'm pretty sure both Nibble and Billman would have noticed if a wheel was loose and a lugnut was missing.

Jasonoff

Does anyone know what OD of the bearing is?

EDIT: Do you need a new snap ring when you replace the bearing? Note the car is winter driven

Kyushin

lol ya, but just goes to show ya what some dealerships are capable of..... especially Germain Honda

nibble

I think these threads are related to this issue.

Those with the shakes and those that have a clicking rear.


Inner CV joint swap DIY with pics

Also, TSB 02-063

nibble

oh. btw, I do have vibration. i didn't know it could be related.