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Front 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: Applying Moly 60 Paste To Contact Area Of Outboard Joint And Front Wheel Bearing
    G05964969Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove (B) of the left driveshaft inboard joint.
    Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
    G05964970Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install a new set ring (A) onto the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft.
    Fig 3: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
    G05964971Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Apply 2.0-3.0 g (0.07-0.11 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: Applying Super High Temp Urea Grease To Splined Surface Of Right Driveshaft
    G05964972Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
    NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
  6. Insert the inboard end (A) of the drive shaft 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: Inserting Inboard End Of Driveshaft Into Differential Or Intermediate Shaft
    G05964973Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.
    Fig 6: Installing Outboard Joint Into Front Hub On Knuckle
    G05964974Courtesy 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 (C).
    NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.
    Fig 7: Installing Knuckle Onto Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
    G05964975Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install a new castle nut (D) and torque the new castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole, and install the lock pin (E) into the pin hole as shown.
    NOTE: Do not align the nut by loosening it.
  10. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).
    Fig 8: Applying Engine Oil To Seating Surface Of Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
    G05964976Courtesy 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. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT ).
  16. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  17. Test-drive the vehicle.
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