Honda Civic Service Manual: Right Front Driveshaft Outboard 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.

Lift up the three tabs (A) using a flat-tipped screwdriver.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

2.

Release the ear clamp bands (B).

3.

Slide the outboard boot (A) partially toward the inboard joint side.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

4.

Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.

5.

Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the outboard joint end (C).

6.

Securely clamp the driveshaft in a bench vise with a shop towel wrapped around the driveshaft.

7.

Remove the outboard joint (A) using the threaded adapter and a commercially available 5/8’’-18 UNF slide hammer (B).

8.

Remove the driveshaft from the bench vise.

9.

Remove the stop ring (A).

1.

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

2.

Remove the outboard boot.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

1.

Install new ear clamp bands (A) and the outboard boot onto the driveshaft.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot.

2.

Remove the vinyl tape.

1.

Make sure to check the size of a new stop ring.

To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, make sure you install a new stop ring.

Stop ring specifications

2.

Install the stop ring (A).

3.

Pack about 35 g (1.23 oz) of grease included in the new outboard boot set into the driveshaft hole in the outboard joint.

NOTE: If you are installing a new outboard joint, the grease is already installed.

4.

Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is close to the joint.

5.

To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and the joint, and tap or hit the assembly onto a hard surface from a height of about 10 cm (3.9 in).

NOTE: Do not use a hammer, as excessive force may damage the driveshaft. Be careful not to damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard joint.

6.

Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) you made with the outboard joint end (B).

To avoid driveshaft and vehicle damage, the shaft must be all the way into the outboard joint to ensure the stop ring is properly seated.

7.

Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining joint grease included in the outboard boot set.

Total grease quantity Outboard joint:

8.

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

9.

Bleed any excess air from the boot by inserting a flat-tipped screwdriver between the boot and the joint.

10.

Inspect the length (A) of the driveshafts in the figure as shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension.

Driveshaft length

11.

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

12.

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.

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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.

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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..