2003 HONDA CIVIC axle

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Reassembly (cont'dl
18. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excessfree end of the bandto leave a 5- 10 mm (0.2-0.4
in.) tail protruding from the clip
19. Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down with anammer.
NOTE;. Make sure the band and clip do not interfere withanything and the band does not move.. Remove any grease remaining on the
surrounding surfaces
20. Repeat steps 12 through 19 for the band on theother end of the boot.
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Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Reassembly (cont'd)
Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) with theoutboard joint end (B).
7. Pack the outboard joint (A)with the joint grease
included in the new ioint boot set.
Grease quantity
Outboard ioint: 105 115 g (3.7 4.1 ozl
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8. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figurebelow, then adjust the boots to halfway betweenfull compression and full extension. Make sure theends of the boots seat in the grooves of thedriveshaft and joint.
Left driveshaft:497 502 mm (19.6 19.8in.)
Rightdriveshaft: 475 480 mm {18.7
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Fit the boot (A) ends onto the driveshaft (B) andoutboard joinl (C).
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Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Installation (cont'd)
Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts thedifferential thoroughly with solvent, and dry withcompressed air. Insenthe inboard end {A) ofthedriveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediateshaft {C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).
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5. Wipe offthe grease from the ball ioint and lowerarm tapered surfaces. Installthe knuckle (A) ontothe lower arm {B). Be careful not to damage the balljoint boot. Wipe off the grease before tighteningthe nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut(C) to the lower torque specification, then tighten itonly far enough to align the slot with the ball joint
pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.
NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damageor cracks.
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12 x 1.25 mm59 69 N.m(6.0 -7.0 kgf m,43 51 tbt.ftl
Installthe new lock pin {D) into the balljoint pin
hole from the inside to the outside of the vehicle.
Connect the front stabilizer link {A) to the lower arm.Hold the stabilizer link balljoint pin (B) with a hexwrench {C), and tighten the newflange nut {D).
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Driveline/Axle
{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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Driveline/Axle
Intermediate Shaft Reassembly
Exploded View
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT RING
FLANGE BOLT10 x '1.25 mm39IVm{4.0 kgf.m,29lbt.ftl
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Pack the interior of the outer seal.
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Driveline/Axle
Intermediate Shaft Reassembly
(cont'd)
6. lnstallthe outer seal (A) intothebearingsupport(B)
using the special tool and a press.
7. Installthe set ring.
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Pack the interiorofthe outer seal.
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Intermediate Shaft Installation
1. Use solvent or brake cleaner to thoroughly clean
the areas where the intermediate shaft {A) contacts
the transmission (differential), and dry with
compressed air. Insert the intermediate shaft
assembly into the differential. Hold the
intermediate shaft horizontal to prevent damage to
the differential oil seal (B).
2. Installthe llange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (Bl.
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Bl0 x 1.25 mm39 N.m(4.0 kgf.m,29 tbf.ftl
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