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Driveshaft Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Remove the front wheels.
  3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Locking Tab On Spindle Nut
    G05491708Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer:
  5. Hold the stabilizer ball joint pin (A) with a hex wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C). Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.
    Fig 2: Holding Stabilizer Ball Joint Pin With Hex Wrench
    G05491709Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove self-locking nut (A), 12 mm damper fork mounting bolt (B), and 10 mm damper pinch bolt (C), then remove the damper fork (D).
    Fig 3: Identifying Self-Locking Nut Damper Fork Mounting Bolt
    G05491710Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see step 11 on KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE:
    • To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
    • Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
  8. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the outboard joint from the front hub using a plastic hammer.
    Fig 4: Tapping Driveshaft
    G05491711Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Right driveshaft: Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift and hammer. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart.
    Fig 5: Tapping Inboard Joint
    G05491712Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the transmission housing using a prybar. Remove the driveshaft as an assembly.
    NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B) or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.
    Fig 6: Prying Inboard Joint From Transmission Housing
    G05491713Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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