After total frustration with the dealer I decided to take someone up on an offer of help and now that I have the parts he has decided he cannot help. I have a cheap press and ball joint separator as well as parts for both sides but reading the manual it looks like several tools are used to press the parts...

- knuckle brace (07965-sd90100)
- hub / knuckle press (07gaf-sd40100)
- bearing press (7746-0010400)
- hub press (7746-0010500)
- press shaft (7749-0010000)

My questions are simple inexperience queries...

1. Are all these tools needed?
2. Any reasonable substitutes?
3. Are there any loaners available here?
4. Best source and price for these?
5. What is your experience.

I have greased and put extreme pressure on the axle nut (again) to stop the noise so I am still driving but want to properly replace thse parts.

 

You don't need to purchase any of the Honda press tools. You can buy a bearing driver set for $50 for all your needs.

OTC 4507 for example:


If you haven't seen this, take a look at the bearing DIY to give you an idea of what you need (or don't need in this case).
http://robrobinette.com/S2000Bearing.htm

I also use a bearing pulley to remove the inner race from the hub

 

I used just a set of usual tools, ball joint remover, and paid $70 to get both bearings/hubs pressed in at an expert shop. Hardest part is getting it all squared than pressing it in.

 

Thanks! You answered all my questions.

 

Press
Dies
Ball joint tools
Defiantly the tool shown above in the 8 inch form