Parts for your 2006 Honda Elysion-Wheel hubs

2006 Honda Elysion wheel-hubs: what they do and how to look after them

Wheel-hubs are absolutely relevant to the 2006 Honda Elysion. Technical references including the Honda Elysion (RR1–RR5) Service Manual and Honda’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (2004–2008) show front hub and bearing arrangements mounted in the steering knuckles, and rear hub/bearing units with integrated ABS tone rings. So yes—this model is fitted with wheel-hubs front and rear.

On the 2006 Elysion, the wheel-hub is the central mounting point for the wheel and brake rotor, and it houses the wheel bearing that lets the wheel spin smoothly around the axle. The rear typically uses a sealed hub-and-bearing assembly, while the front uses a hub with a pressed-in bearing in the knuckle. These assemblies also interface with the ABS via a tone ring or encoder, so their condition directly affects braking control and road safety.

There’s no scheduled “grease and go” for sealed hub bearings, so hub care is mostly about checks and good installation practice. As part of routine servicing (every 10,000–15,000 kilometres), a shop should road test for rumbling or droning noises that rise with speed, check for free play at 12 and 6 o’clock on the wheel, and scan for ABS faults. Any roughness when the wheel is spun by hand with the brake pads retracted points to bearing wear.

If replacement’s needed, use quality hub/bearing parts and renew any single‑use hardware like the staked axle nut. A torque wrench is a must—over‑ or under‑torquing can kill a new bearing fast. Protect the ABS sensor during the job and clean the mounting faces so the hub sits perfectly flat, even slight misalignment can cause rotor runout and brake shudder. On front pressed bearings, correct press tooling is essential to avoid loading the rolling elements.

A few bits of friendly advice for Elysion owners: rotate tyres on schedule to reduce uneven loads on the hubs, avoid high‑pressure water aimed directly at the hub centre, and after any suspension or hub work, get a wheel alignment to keep handling sweet and tyre wear tidy.

• Common signs a hub/bearing is on the way out:
  • Humming or rumble that changes with speed or cornering
  • ABS light or intermittent ABS activation at low speeds
  • Detectable wheel play or notchiness when spun
  • Uneven tyre wear or heat around the hub after a drive

Popular questions

How long do wheel-hubs and bearings last on a 2006 Honda Elysion?
In typical Aussie and Kiwi conditions, many see 120,000–200,000 kilometres before noticeable noise or play. Lifespan depends on road quality, wheel impacts (potholes, kerbs), tyre size, and whether the axle nut torque was set correctly in past work.

If there’s a steady speed‑related hum that gets louder when loading one side through a corner, it’s time for a professional check.

Can a worn wheel-hub damage other components on the Elysion?
Yes. Excess play can lead to uneven brake pad knock‑off, rotor runout, and ABS faults. It can also accelerate tyre wear and put extra stress on CV joints and suspension bushes.

Catching a noisy bearing early usually limits repairs to the hub/bearing and any single‑use hardware.

Are front and rear hubs the same on the Elysion, and do 2WD/4WD versions differ?
No, front and rear setups differ. Fronts use a pressed bearing in the knuckle with a separate hub, while rears are typically a bolt‑on sealed hub unit. Variants with 4WD may use different rear hub specifications and ABS encoder designs.

Always match parts to the Elysion’s VIN and drivetrain to get the correct hub and bearing components.