Parts for your 2008 Honda Odyssey-Wheel hubs

2008 Honda Odyssey wheel hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 2008 Honda Odyssey. This is confirmed by the Honda Odyssey 2005–2010 Factory Service Manual (front and rear suspension/brake sections), Honda’s electronic parts catalogue, and major bearing manufacturers’ application guides. Those sources show a front wheel hub working with a press-in bearing, and a rear bolt-on hub and bearing assembly with an integrated wheel speed (ABS) tone ring.

On a 2008 Odyssey, the hub’s job is to centre and secure the wheel, carry the vehicle load through the wheel bearing, and—up front—transfer drive torque from the CV shaft. The rear hub assembly usually integrates the bearing and ABS encoder, helping the braking and stability systems read wheel speed accurately. When hubs and bearings are in good nick, the van tracks straight, tyres wear evenly, and braking and ABS performance stay crisp.

Servicing-wise, hubs and bearings are sealed units, so there’s no greasing. Instead, the smart move is routine checks at each service: spin the wheel for rumbling, feel for roughness, and check for play by rocking the tyre at 12 and 6 o’clock. Any droning that rises with road speed, a faint grind when turning, ABS warning lights, or heat at the hub after a drive are common clues it’s time for attention.

Front hubs on this model mate to a press-fit bearing in the steering knuckle, so replacement typically needs a hydraulic press or a quality hub/bearing service kit. The rear is more straightforward: the hub/bearing usually bolts to the rear knuckle. Always use a new axle nut up front, clean the mating faces, and torque fasteners to the factory spec from the service manual. Avoid hammering wheel nuts home with an impact—final torque with a torque wrench protects the studs, hub and brake disc from warping.

Most Odyssey hubs and bearings last well past 150,000 km, but rough roads, heavy loads, water ingress and incorrect wheel-nut torque can shorten their life. If replacing, choose quality bearings/hubs from reputable OEM or Tier‑1 suppliers, keep ABS sensors clean and correctly seated, and finish with a road test on a quiet bit of tarmac to confirm the noise is gone and the ABS light stays off. That way, the family bus stays smooth, quiet and safe.

• Key signs of wear: humming or growling with speed, play at the wheel, ABS light, uneven tyre wear, or heat at the hub.
• Best practices: follow factory torque specs, replace axle nuts, avoid mixing cheap studs and nuts, and recheck wheel-nut torque after 50–100 km.

Popular questions

Does the 2008 Odyssey have separate wheel hubs or just bearings?
It has both. Up front there’s a hub that the CV shaft passes through, with a bearing pressed into the knuckle. Out back, the hub and bearing are typically an integrated, bolt-on assembly.

How long do Odyssey wheel hubs and bearings usually last?
With proper wheel-nut torque and decent roads, many see 150,000–250,000 km. Regular checks at service time help catch early wear before it becomes noisy or affects braking and ABS performance.

Can a noisy hub be repaired, or does it need replacing?
They’re sealed units, so the fix is replacement. The front often means pressing in a new bearing and refitting the hub, the rear is commonly a complete hub/bearing assembly swap. Always follow the factory torque specs and procedures.