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Inboard Joint Side

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  1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot
    Fig 1: Identifying Splines With Vinyl Tape
    G05991473Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the inboard boot onto the driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape Be careful not to damage the inboard boot
    NOTE: Do not reuse the removed right front driveshaft inboard boot for the SH-AWD model
  3. Install the spider
    • Except SH-AWD model right side with M/T, go to step 4.
    • For the SH-AWD model right side with M/T, go step  7
  4. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft
    Fig 2: Identifying Spider, Mark And Circlip
    G00490029Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. M/T model: Install the snap ring (C) into the driveshaft groove. A/T model: Install a new circlip (D) inot the driveshaft groove.
    NOTE: Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated
  6. Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) as shown, then go to step  9and note these items
    NOTE:
    • Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on the spider by aligning the marks (C) you made
    • Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the rollers from falling off
    Fig 3: Identifying Rollers
    G05991475Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.
  8. Install the snap ring (C)
  9. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.

    Grease quantity (Inboard joint) 

    DRIVESHAFT QUANTITY REFERENCE CHART

    Model Driveshaft Quantity
    M/T Left 215-235 g (7 6-8 3 oz)
    Right 190-210 g (6 7-7 4 oz)
    A/T Without SH-AWD Left 110-160 g (3 9-5 6 oz)
    Right
    A/T With SH-AWD Left
    Right 110-120 g (3 9-4 2 oz)
    Fig 4: Identifying Joint Grease Into Inboard Joint
    G05991476Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note these items
    • Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) you made on the inboard joint and the rollers
    • Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is pointing up to prevent it from falling off
    Fig 5: Identifying Aligning Marks On Driveshaft
    G05991477Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C)
    Fig 6: Identifying Boot Ends, Driveshaft And Inboard Joint
    G05991478Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts to the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint
    Fig 7: Identifying Length Of Driveshafts
    G05991479Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Model Driveshaft Specified Length (A)
    M/T Left 569.5-574.5 mm (22.42-22.62 in)
    Right 527.0-532.0 mm (20.75-20.94 in)
    A/T Left 574.0-579.0 mm (22.60-22.80 in)
    Right 532.0-537.0 mm (20.94-21.14 in)
  13. Install new boot bands
    NOTE: SH-AWD model right side is only the low profile type
    • For the double loop type, go to step 14
    • For the low profile type, go to step  23
  14. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and the inboard joint, then install a new double loop band (A) onto the boot (B)
    NOTE: Pass the end of the new double loop band through the clip (C) twice in the direction of the forward rotation of the driveshaft
    Fig 8: Installing Double Loop Band Onto Boot
    G05991480Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. Pull up the slack in the band by hand
  16. Mark a position (A) on the band 10-14 mm (0 4-0 6 in) from the clip (B)
    Fig 9: Identifying Mark Position On Band
    G05991481Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Thread the free end of the band through the nose section of the commercially available boot band tool KD-3191 or equivalent (A), and into the slot on the winding mandrel (B)
    Fig 10: Identifying Band Tightening Position
    G05991482Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  18. Using a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot band tool, tighten the band until the marked spot (C) on the band meets the edge of the clip
  19. Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of the band 90 degrees to the clip Center-punch the clip, then fold over the remaining tail onto the clip
    Fig 11: Lifting Up Boot Band Tool
    G05991483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess free end of the band to leave a 5-10 mm (0 2-0 4 in) tail protruding from the clip
    Fig 12: Identifying Boot Band Tool Protruding Length
    G05991484Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down using a hammer
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the band and the clip do not interfere with anything on the vehicle, and the band does not move
    • Clean any grease remaining on the surrounding surfaces
      • Fig 13: Tapping Band End
      G05991485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Repeat steps 14 through 21 for the band on the other end of the boot
  23. Install a new low profile band (A) onto the boot (B), then hook the tab (C) of the band
    Fig 14: Hooking Tab Of Band
    G05991486Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  24. Close the hook portion of the band using commercially available boot band pliers (A), then hook the tabs (B) of the band
    Fig 15: Hooking Tab Of Band
    G05991487Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  25. Install the boot band on the other end of the boot, and repeat steps 20 and 21
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