Honda Civic Service Manual: Right Front Driveshaft Inboard Boot Replacement

1.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

1.

Remove the right front wheel.

1.

Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B).

2.

Remove the spindle nut.

1.

Remove the engine undercover (A).

1.

Remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain the MTF.

2.

Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

1.

Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF.

2.

Reinstall the drain plug using a new sealing washer (B).

1.

Remove the flange bolt (A).

2.

Remove the flange nuts (B).

3.

Disconnect the lower ball joint (C) from the lower arm.

1.

Separate the outboard joint from the front hub using a soft face hammer.

2.

Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the front hub.

1.

Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.

NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft or the inboard joint may come apart.

2.

Remove the set ring (A).

1.

Pry the inboard joint (A) from the differential using a pry bar.

NOTE:

2.

Remove the set ring (A).

1.

Remove the boot bands.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

2.

Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and the inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of the rollers to the grooves in the inboard joint.

NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any marks on the rolling surfaces.

3.

Remove the inboard joint on a clean shop towel (D).

NOTE: Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.

4.

Japan-produced: Make marks (A) on the spider (B) that match the marks on the rollers.

NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any marks on the rolling surfaces.

5.

Japan-produced: Remove the rollers.

6.

Japan-produced: Make marks (C) on the spider and the driveshaft (D) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.

7.

Japan-produced: Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the spider end.

8.

Japan-produced: Support the spider (A) on a bench vise (B).

9.

Japan-produced: Remove the driveshaft (C) from the spider using the 20 mm pilot and the 15 x 135L driver handle.

NOTE: Do not directly hit the driveshaft with the hammer.

10.

Japan-produced: Remove the circlip (A).

11.

North America-produced: Make marks (A) on the spider (B) that match the marks on the rollers.

NOTE: Do not engrave or scribe any marks on the rolling surfaces.

12.

North America-produced: Remove the rollers.

13.

North America-produced: Remove the circlip (C).

14.

North America-produced: Make marks (D) on the spider and the driveshaft (E) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.

15.

North America-produced: Remove the spider.

NOTE: If necessary, use a commercially available bearing puller while being careful not to damage the spider.

1.

Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the inboard boot.

2.

Remove the inboard boot.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

1.

Ear clamp type: Install a new ear clamp band (A).

2.

Install the inboard boot.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inboard boot.

3.

Remove the vinyl tape (B).

1.

Japan-produced: Install a new circlip (A).

2.

Japan-produced: Insert the driveshaft (A) into the spider (B) until the circlip (C) is close to the spider.

NOTE: Install the spider onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.

3.

Japan-produced: Pick up the driveshaft and the spider, and tap or hit the assembly onto a hard surface from a height of about 10 cm (3.9 in).

4.

Japan-produced: Securely clamp the driveshaft (A) in the bench vise with wood blocks (B).

5.

Japan-produced: Drive on the spider (C) using the 41.8 mm oil seal driver.

6.

Japan-produced: Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the spider end.

To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, the shaft must be all the way into the spider to ensure the circlip is properly seated.

7.

North America-produced: Install the spider (A) onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (B) you made on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.

8.

North America-produced: Install a new circlip (C).

9.

North America-produced: Always rotate the circlip in its groove to make sure it is fully seated.

10.

Fit the rollers (A) onto the spider (B) as shown, and note these items:

11.

Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new inboard boot set.

Grease quantity Inboard joint:

12.

Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft, and note these items:

13.

Fit the boot ends (A) onto the driveshaft (B) and the inboard joint (C).

14.

Adjust the length (A) of the driveshafts in the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Bleed excess air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.

Driveshaft length

15.

Install new boot bands.

16.

Install a new double loop band (A) onto the boot (B).

NOTE: Pass the end of the double loop band through the clip (C) twice in the direction of the forward rotation of the driveshaft.

17.

Pull up the slack in the band by hand.

18.

Mark a line (A) on the band 10－14 mm (0.39－0.55 in) from the clip (B).

19.

Thread the free end of the band through the nose section of the commercially available boot band tool (KD-3191 or equivalent) (A).

20.

Into the slot on the winding mandrel (B).

21.

Using a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot band tool, tighten the band until the marked line (C) on the band meets the edge of the clip.

22.

Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of the band 90 degrees to the clip.

23.

Center-punch the clip.

24.

Fold over the remaining tail onto the clip.

25.

Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess free end of the band to leave a 5－10 mm (0.20－0.39 in) tail protruding from the clip.

26.

Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down using a hammer.

NOTE:

27.

Install a new low profile band (A) onto the boot (B).

28.

Hook the tab (C) of the band.

29.

Check the hook portion of the band using commercially available boot band pliers (A).

30.

Hook the tabs (B) of the band.

31.

Close the ear portion (A) of the band using a commercially available boot band clamp tool (Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent) (B).

32.

Check the clearance between the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within the standard, close the ear portion of the band tighter.

1.

Install a new set ring (A).

2.

Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

3.

Dry the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with compressed air.

4.

Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).

NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

1.

Install a new set ring (A).

2.

Apply 0.5－1.0 g (0.018－0.035 oz) of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.

3.

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.

4.

Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft onto the intermediate shaft (B) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).

1.

Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) of 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.

2.

Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B) on the knuckle.

1.

Connect the lower ball joint (A) to the lower arm.

2.

Install new flange nuts and a new flange bolt in the sequence shown.

1.

Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).

2.

Install the spindle nut.

3.

Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

1.

Install the right front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

1.

Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

1.

Remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.

3.

Insert the ATF dipstick (A) back into the dipstick hole.

4.

Remove the dipstick.

5.

Make sure the fluid level is between the upper mark (B) and the lower mark (C) on the dipstick.

6.

Insert the dipstick back into the dipstick hole.

1.

Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).

2.

Refill the transmission with MTF to the proper level (C). Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).

Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity

3.

Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

1.

Install the engine undercover (A).

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1.

Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2.

Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3.

Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the tire repair kit, the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4.

Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1.

Check the caster angle.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1.

Check the camber angle.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1.

Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2.

Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3.

Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Except '12 models

1.

Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

2.

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

'12 models

1.

Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Mexico models

2.

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

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Test-drive the vehicle.

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After doing all procedures, select the individual maintenance item you wish to reset with the HDS..