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Driveshaft Inspection

NOTE: Make sure to use silicone-type (gray) boot on the right front driveshaft inboard joint.
  1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot (B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is found, replace the boot and the boot bands.
    Fig 1: Identifying Inboard And Outboard Boot, Driveshaft, Loose Boot Bands, Inboard And Outboard Joint
    G08070007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Check the driveshaft for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the driveshaft.
  3. Check the inboard joint (E) and the outboard joint (F) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.
  4. Hold the inboard joint and turn the wheel by hand, then make sure the joint is not excessively loose. If necessary, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly.
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