Parts for your 2013 Honda Elysion-Wheel hubs

2013 Honda Elysion wheel hubs — what they do and when to replace them

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 2013 Honda Elysion. Honda’s own Elysion (RR-series) workshop manual details both front and rear hub arrangements, and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue lists the hub components for this model year. The front end uses a pressed wheel bearing with a separate hub flange fitted into the steering knuckle, while the rear typically uses a bolt-on hub unit with an integrated bearing and ABS encoder ring. Bearing manufacturers’ technical guides (NTN/NSK hub unit bearings) back this up as sealed, non-serviceable components designed to be replaced when worn.

On this Elysion, the hubs do the heavy lifting: they centre and support the wheel, house the bearing so everything spins smoothly, provide the mounting face for the brake rotor, and carry the wheel studs. At the rear, the integrated ABS encoder in the hub unit feeds the stability systems (ABS/VSA), so a crook hub can trigger dash warnings as well as noise.

There’s no fixed replacement interval because the bearings are sealed for life. They’re changed when they get noisy, loose, or contaminated. Typical clues owners and techs look for include:

• A humming or growling that rises with road speed, often changing when the steering is loaded left or right
• ABS/VSA warning lights from a failed encoder or sensor signal
• Wheel play felt at 12 and 6 o’clock, roughness when the wheel is spun, or heat at the hub after a drive
• Uneven tyre wear or brake pad knock-back after corners

During regular servicing, it’s smart to road test for bearing noise, check for play, and inspect for rust or damage at the hub face. Keep water blasters away from the hub seals, and always torque wheel nuts correctly — over-tightening can shorten bearing life.

When replacement is due, the rear hub unit unbolts from the trailing arm, while the front needs the bearing pressed in and out of the knuckle with the right press tools and support plates — no hammers. Use new axle nuts and any specified snap rings, clean the hub-to-knuckle faces, and torque all fasteners to the Honda spec. It’s fine to replace a single noisy side, though on high kilometres some shops recommend doing the opposite side pre-emptively. After the job, a wheel alignment check is worthwhile, and make sure ABS sensor wiring is seated and clear.

Technical sources referenced: Honda Elysion (RR1–RR6) Workshop Manual — Front Suspension (Hub/Knuckle) and Rear Axle (Rear Hub Unit), Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2013 Elysion, OEM bearing manufacturer guides for sealed hub unit bearings (NTN/NSK).

Popular questions about 2013 Honda Elysion wheel hubs

Does the 2013 Elysion use bolt-on hub assemblies or pressed bearings?
Up front, it uses a pressed bearing with a separate hub flange in the knuckle. At the rear, it’s a bolt-on hub unit with the bearing and ABS encoder integrated. This layout is noted in Honda’s workshop manual sections for the front hub/knuckle and rear hub unit.

How long do wheel hubs last on an Elysion?
Many go well beyond 150,000 km, but life depends on road conditions, loads, and wheel/tyre setups. Once noise, play, or ABS faults show up, it’s time to replace. There’s no routine service — they’re sealed units — so condition-based replacement is the go.

Can a bad hub cause ABS or VSA lights?
Yes. The rear hub’s encoder ring provides wheel speed data. If the bearing gets rough or the encoder signal is distorted, ABS/VSA lights can appear. Proper diagnosis will confirm whether it’s the hub unit or the sensor/wiring.