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Driveshaft Installation

NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean.
  1. Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
    NOTE: The paste helps to prevent noise and vibration.
    Fig 1: Identifying Contact Area
    G05958877Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove (B) of the driveshaft inboard joint (except A/T model right driveshaft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring Onto Set Ring Groove Of Driveshaft
    G05958878Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft (A/T model).
    Fig 3: Identifying Set Ring Onto Set Ring Groove Of Intermediate Shaft
    G05958879Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Apply 0.5-1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz) of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) 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 4: Identifying Set Ring Groove
    G05958880Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry them with compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
  6. 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 oil seal.
    Fig 5: Identifying Inboard End Of Driveshaft & Set Ring Locks In Groove
    G05958881Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.
    Fig 6: Identifying Outboard Joint & Front Hub
    G05958882Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. 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. Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut (C) 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 7: Knuckle On Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
      G05958883Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the lock pin (D) into the ball joint pin hole.
  10. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).
    Fig 8: Lock Pin & Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05958884Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the spindle nut, then tighten it. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
  12. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  13. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
  14. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:
  15. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  16. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  17. Test-drive the vehicle.
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