Parts for your 2016 Honda Cr-v-Wheel hubs

2016 Honda CR‑V Wheel Hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2016 Honda CR‑V. This is confirmed by technical sources including the Honda Service Manual for the RM-series CR‑V (which details front and rear hub/bearing unit procedures), the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2016 model year (listing complete hub and bearing assemblies at all four corners), and major bearing manufacturers’ application guides that specify unitised hub assemblies with integrated ABS encoder rings for this vehicle. So yes—wheel hubs are relevant and used on the 2016 CR‑V.

On this model, the wheel hub is a compact, sealed assembly that does a big job. It supports the vehicle’s weight through the bearing, provides the mounting face for the wheel, keeps everything running true, and, at the front, mates with the driveshaft splines. It also carries the magnetic encoder ring the ABS/ESC system reads, so a crook hub can trigger warning lights as well as noise or vibration.

Because the hub/bearing is a sealed unit, there’s no regular greasing or adjustment—maintenance is about inspection and correct installation. During routine servicing, a tech should check for roughness or play by spinning the wheel, feel for vibration, and listen for a humming or growling that rises with road speed. They’ll also look for ABS faults that can come from a damaged encoder ring.

Replacement is straightforward for a trained technician: the brake assembly and rotor come off, the axle nut (front) or retaining bolts (rear) are removed, and the unit slides out of the knuckle. It’s vital to follow Honda torque specs, use a new axle nut where required, keep the magnetic encoder side oriented correctly for the sensor, and avoid hammering through the bearing race. Many owners replace only the noisy side, that’s fine, but if the other side has high kilometres or similar wear, doing both can save a second visit.

How long do they last? Driving and loads make all the difference, but on Aussie and Kiwi roads most CR‑V hubs comfortably see well over 120,000 km. Impacts from potholes, kerbs, corrugations, or beach work speed up wear. Choosing quality OE‑equivalent hubs keeps the ABS happy and the cabin quiet, and a quick check at each service helps catch issues before they turn into a weekend‑ruining drone.

• Typical symptoms: speed‑dependent hum, looseness at the wheel, ABS/ESC light, or heat at the hub.
• Pro tips: keep wheel nuts correctly torqued, avoid pressure‑washing directly at the hub, and fix suspension knocks early.

Are the hubs serviceable, or do they need full replacement?

They’re sealed, unitised hub/bearing assemblies, so there’s no repacking or adjustment. When worn or noisy, the complete unit is replaced. This restores bearing preload, keeps the ABS encoder correct, and saves time versus pressing bearings in and out.

Do 2WD and AWD CR‑V models use the same hubs?

The front hubs are effectively the same concept across 2WD and AWD because both have front driveshafts. At the rear, AWD models use hubs that accept rear driveshafts (splined), while some 2WD variants use non‑splined rears, so part numbers can differ. Always match by VIN to be safe.

How long should a 2016 CR‑V hub last?

Plenty of vehicles see 120,000–200,000 km or more on original hubs. Rough roads, heavy loads, or frequent impacts shorten life. If there’s a steady hum that changes with speed or slight steering input, it’s time for a check.