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Driveshaft Installation

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NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are not dusty or dirty.
  1. Apply grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
    NOTE: Failure to apply grease may cause excessive noise and vibration.
    Fig 1: Applying Grease To Contact Area Of Outboard Joint And Front Wheel Bearing
    G05459429Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove (B) of the left driveshaft.
    Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring Onto Set Ring Groove Of Left Driveshaft
    G05459430Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Apply 0.5-1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz) of grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 3: Applying Grease To Whole Splined Surface
    G05459431Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
  5. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
    NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the differential oil seal.
    Fig 4: Inserting Inboard Of Driveshaft Into Differential
    G05459432Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Outboard Joint Into Front Hub
    G05459433Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads, then install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Torque the new castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.
    • Do not align the nut by loosening it.
      Fig 6: Knuckle Onto Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
      G05459434Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the new cotter pin (E) into the ball joint pin hole, and bend the cotter pin as shown.
  9. Connect the front stabilizer link (A) to the lower arm. Hold the stabilizer link ball joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and tighten the new flange nut (D).
    Fig 7: Connecting Front Stabilizer Link To Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
    G05459435Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is aligned with the slot in the damper fork. Loosely install the damper pinch bolt (C).
    Fig 8: Aligning Tab With Slot In Damper Fork With Torque Specifications
    G05459436Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Loosely install the new damper fork mounting bolt (D) and a new self-locking nut (E).
  12. Install exhaust pipe A (see step 37 on ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
  13. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).
    Fig 9: Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05459437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
  15. Install the splash shield.
  16. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake discs and the front wheels, then install the front wheels.
  17. Turn the front wheels by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
  18. Tighten the damper pinch bolt and damper fork mounting bolt with the vehicle's weight on the damper.
  19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  20. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:
  21. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  22. Test-drive the vehicle.
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