2003 HONDA CIVIC ERS

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Disassembly {cont'd)
Make a mark (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint
(C) to identify the locations of rollers and grooves
in the inboard joint. Then remove the lnboard joint
on the shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the
rollers when separating them from the inboard
Jornt.
N4ake a mark (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to
identify the locations of rollers on the spider, then
remove the rollers.
Remove the circlip {D).
Mark the spider (C) and driveshaft (E) to identify the
position of the spider on the shaft,
Remove the spider (C).
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7.
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8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape(A) to prevent damage to the boot.
9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful nottodamaoe
the boot.
10. Remove the vinyl tape.
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Driveshafts Disassembly (cont'dl
8. Remove the stop ring trom the driveshaft.
Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape(A) to prevent damage to the boot.
Remove the outboard boot. Be careful not to
damage the boot.
Remove the vinyl tape.
10.
11.
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7.
Dynamic Damper Replacement
1. Remove the inboard joint (see page 16-5).
2, Remove the dynamic damper bands. Be careful not
to damage the dynamic damper (see page 16-5).
. lf the bool band isaweldedtype.cutthe boot
band.. lf the boot band isa double looptype, lift upthe
band bend, and push it into the clip.. lfthe boot band is a low profile type, pinch the
boot band using a commercially available boot
band pincers.
3. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape
(A)to prevent damage to the dynamic damper.
Remove the dynamic damper. Be careful not to
damage the dynamic damper.
Adjust the position of the new dynamic damper to
the figure below.
Left driveshaft {Directionall: 296 300mm(11.6- 11.8 in.)
Right driveshaft (Directionall: 301 305 mm
(11.9 - 12.0 in.l
5.
6.Installthe dynamic damper band (see step I on
page 16'12).
Install the inboard joint (see page 16-1 1).

Special Tools Required. Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially
available. Boot band pincers, Kent-Moore J-359'10 or equivalent,
commerclally available. Boot band pincers,commercially available
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during
this procedure.
lnboard Joint Side:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent
damage to the inboard boot.
Install the inboard boot onto the driveshaft, then
remove the vinyl tape, Be careful not to damage
inboard boot.
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3. Installthe spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning
the marks (B) on the spider and the end of the
driveshaft.
Fit the circlip (C) into the driveshaft groove. Always
rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully
seated.
Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider {B) with their high
shoulders facing outward, and note these items:
' Reinstallthe rollers in their original positions on
the spider by aligning the marks (C).
. Hold the driveshaft pointed up to prevent the
rollers from falling off.
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6.
Driveshafts Reassembly (cont'd)
Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease
included in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity
Inboard ioint: 130 140 g (4.6-4.9 oz)
Use the grease included in theinboard boot set.
Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note
these items:
. Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks (A) on the inboard joint and
the rollers.. Hold the driveshaft so the inboard joint is
pointing up to prevent it trom falling off.
7.
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11.
8.Make sure the ends of the boot are sealed in the
grooves in the driveshaft and joint, then installthe
boot bands.
. For the double loop type, go to step 12.(Replacement boot bands only). For the low profile type, go to step 9.
Installthe new low profile band {A) onto the boot
{B). then hook the tab (C) of the band,
Close the hook portion of the band (A) with a
commercially available boot band pincers (B), then
hook the tabs of the band.
Install the boot band on the other end of the boot,
and reoeat steos 9 and 10.
9.
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10. Close the ear portion (A) of the band with a
commercially available boot band pincers Kent-
Moore J-35910 or equivalent (B).
Check the clearance between the closed ear portlon
of the bands. lf the clearance is not within the
standard, close the ear podion of the bands farther.
11.
12.Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the band on the other
end of the boot.
6.0 mm 10.24 in.) MAX
3.0 mm {0.12 in.} MAX
Driveshafts Installataon
1. Install a new set ring onto the set ring groove of the
driveshaft {left driveshaft ).
Apply 0.5 1.0 g {0.02 0.04 oz) of specified grease
tothewhole splined surface (A) ofthe 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.
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{Intermediate Shaft Removal
(cont'dl
4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from thedifferential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontaluntil it is clear of the differential to prevent damageto the differential oil seal (B).
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Intermediate Shaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required. Oil seal driver 07947-5800100. Half shaft base 07NAF-SR30101
1. Removetheset ring (A), outerseal (B), and externalsnap ring (C).
Press the intermediate shaft (A) out of theintermediate shaft bearing (B) using a press. Be
careful not to damage the metal rings (C) on theintermediate shaft during disassembly.
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Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly
CONTACT PLATE
MOOULE SET BRACKET
STEERING WHEEL REAB COVER
STEERING WHEEL
ACCESS PANEL A
75*-=offi
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b accEss PANEL B
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
CONNECTOR HOLDERS
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Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and precautions andprocedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1, Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
2. Removethedriver'sairbagassembly(seepage23-113) and the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
3. Removethe driver's dashboard lowercover(see page 20-59) and undercover(see page 20-60).
4. Remove the column covers (A:
I x 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 lbl.fr)b
5.
6.
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly {B).
Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screw (C) on the top of
the combination switch.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
9. Remove the steering column {E) by removingthe attaching nuts and bolts.
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