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Repair Procedure: Procedure

  1. A.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Installation 

    • Be careful not to twist the wires.
    • Make sure there are no debris in the sensor mounting hole.
  2. B.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Procedure: 

    ■ After Installation 

  3. C.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Procedure: 

    • Front Driveshaft Outboard Joint Disconnect

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

    GHH555285Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal 

    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover. (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

    GHH555286Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    1. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. (Figure 2)

    Figure 3 

    GHH555287Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Tighten the nuts in sequence. (Figure 3)

    ■ After Installation 

  4. D.

    ■ Preconditions 

    ■ Key Information 

    NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Front Driveshaft Removal and Installation and the sub procedure below.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    1. Pry up the stake (a). (Figure 1)

    Figure 1 

    GHH555288Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Disconnect the outboard joint. (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

    GHH555289Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    3. Disconnect the inboard joint. (Figure 2)

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.
    • Do not pull on the driveshaft, or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

    • Installation 

    NOTE: Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, then dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

    1. Apply the following grease to the contact area (b) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing. (Figure 3)

    NOTE: The paste helps prevent noise and vibration.

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 3) 

    Application Position Type Amount
    b M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) or equivalent 3.0 g (0.106 oz)

    Figure 3 

    GHH555290Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Apply the following grease, then remove the grease from the splined grooves (c) at intervals of 2-3 splines so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft. (Figure 4)

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 4) 

    Application Position Type Amount
    d Molybdenum grease 2.0-3.0 g (0.071-0.106 oz)

    Figure 4 

    GHH555291Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    3. Install the inboard end (e) of the driveshaft into the differential (f) or the intermediate shaft (g) until the set ring (h) locks in the grooves (i). (Figure 5)

    NOTE: Insert the inboard joint horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seals.

    Figure 5 

    GHH555292Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    4. Tighten the nuts in sequence. (Figure 6)

    Figure 6 

    GHH555293Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    5. Apply the following oil to the nut, then stake the nut as shown. (Figure 7)

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 7) 

    Application Position Type
    k: Surface and Threads Engine Oil

    Stake Specifications (Figure 7) 

    Specifications
    m: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)

    Figure 7 

    GHH555294Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    ■ After Installation 

    • ATF Refill (When removing left driveshaft)
    • Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
    • Wheel Alignment Check
    • Test drive and check that there are no abnormal noise and vibration.
  5. E.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Procedure: 

    • Front Driveshaft Outboard Joint Disconnect

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

    GHH555295Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal 

    • Move the end of the stabilizer bar toward the upper side. (Figure 1)

    Figure 2 

    GHH555296Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    1. Tighten the nuts in sequence. (Figure 2)

    2. Loosely install nuts and/or bolts to install the bushings, load the suspension with the vehicle's weight, and then tighten the nuts and/or bolts to the specified torque.

    ■ After Installation 

  6. F.

    ■ Preconditions 

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Procedure: 

    • Front Driveshaft Inboard Joint Disconnect

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    • Removal 

    • Pull the intermediate shaft straight out to avoid damaging the oil seal.

    ■ After Installation 

  7. G.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    GHH555297Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal/Installation 

    • Refer to the figure.
  8. H.

    ■ Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    Procedure: 

    • Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Disconnect
    • Harness Clamp Unclamp (as needed)

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    NOTE:
    • Do not let the damper unit drop down under its own weight.
    • Be careful not to damage the body.
    GHH555298Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    • Refer to the figure.

    ■ After Installation 

  9. I.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard.
    • Check snap ring for damaged or deformed, and replace it if damaged.

    Figure 1 

    GHH555299Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal 

    NOTE: Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.

    1. Remove the hub.

    Tool Details (Figure 1) 

    Name
    a: Commercially Available Attachment

    Figure 2 

    GHH555300Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Remove the bearing inner race.

    Tool Details (Figure 2) 

    Name
    b: Commercially Available Attachment Bearing Separator

    Figure 3 

    GHH555301Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    Installation Depth (Figure 3) 

    Specifications
    c: No Clearance
  10. J.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    G00574679Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    • Do not use a hammer or impact tools (pneumatic or electric).
    • Be careful not to damage the threads of the bolts.

    Figure 1 

    GHH555302Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal 

    Tool Details (Figure 1) 

    Name
    a: Commercially Available Attachment

    Figure 2 

    GHH555303Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    NOTE:
    • Before installing the bolt, clean the mating surfaces on the bolt and the hub.
    • Degrease the area around the bolt.
    • Make sure the bolt is installed perpendicular to the hub disc surface.

    Installation Depth (Figure 2) 

    Specifications
    b: No Clearance

    ■ After Installation 

    • If you cannot tighten the nut to the specified torque when installing the wheel, replace the front hub.
  11. K.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    Figure 1 

    GHH555304Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Removal 

    Tool Details (Figure 1) 

    Name
    a: Commercially Available Attachment

    Figure 2 

    GHH555305Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    NOTE:
    • Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
    • Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the encoder surface.
    • Keep any magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
    • Keep the wheel bearing and the magnetic encoder away from any magnetic field. The encoder can be damaged or erased.
    • Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.

    Parts Details (Figure 2) 

    Name
    b: Wheel Bearing
    c: Wheel Speed Sensor Magnetic Encoder (Brown Color)

    Installation Direction (Figure 2) 

    Position Direction
    d Inside

    Tool Details (Figure 2) 

    Name
    e: Steel Plate
    f: Old Wheel Bearing

    Installation Depth (Figure 2) 

    Specifications
    g: No Clearance
  12. L.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    GHH555306Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    • Installation 

    • Refer to the figure.
  13. M.

    ■ Sub-Procedure 

    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the bush hole when pressing on the bush.

    • Removal 

    1. Make reference mark (a), then press out the lower arm. (Figure 1)

    Figure 1 

    GHH555307Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Support the lower arm on commercially available attachment (b). (Figure 1)3. Press out the lower arm with a suitable collar (C) and a hydraulic press, and remove the lower arm from the bush.

    • Installation 

    1. Press in the front lower arm compliance bush by hand first, then use a hydraulic press. (Figure 2)

    Figure 2 

    GHH555308Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    2. Press in the front lower arm compliance bush with a suitable collar (d) and a hydraulic press. (Figure 2)3. Press in the front lower arm compliance bush to the reference mark (e) on the lower arm you made during the removal procedure. (Figure 2)

    NOTE: If the reference mark is gone, align the length (f) between the lower arm and the front lower arm compliance bush to the following specifications. (Figure 2)

    Lower Arm Specifications (Figure 2) 

    Position Specifications
    f 221.1 mm (8.705 in)

    Installation Direction (Figure 2) 

    Position Direction
    g Upper Side
    h Inside
  14. N.

    ■ After Installation 

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