Honda CR-V: Front Driveshaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required
- Threaded adapter, 26 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001030A
- Slide hammer, 5/8"-18 UNF, commercially available
Inboard Joint Side
1. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint.
2. Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot.
3. Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the inboard joint on the a shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint.
4. Make marks (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to identify the locations of the rollers on the spider, then remove the rollers.
5. Remove the circlip (D).
6. Mark the spider and driveshaft (E) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.
7. Remove the spider.
8. Wrap the splines on the drives haft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the boot.
9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.
10. Remove the vinyl tape.
Outboard Joint Side
1. Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot.
2. Slide the outboard boot (A) partially to the inboard joint side. Be careful not to damage the boot.
3. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.
4. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the outboard joint rim (C).
5. Securely clamp the driveshaft in a bench vise with a shop towel.
6. Remove the outboard joint (A) using the threaded adapter (B) and a commercially available 5/8" - 18 UNF slide hammer (C).
7. Remove the driveshaft from the bench vise.
8. Remove the stop ring (A) from the drives haft.
9. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging the boot.
10. Remove the outboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.
11. Remove the vinyl tape.
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Boot Band Installation
Special Tools Required
Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially
available
Boot band pliers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent,
commercially available
Double Loop Type
1. Fit the boot ends on
Front Driveshaft Reassembly
Exploded View
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during
this procedure.
Inboard Joint Side
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent
damaging to the inboard boot.
2. Install the inb
Front Driveshaft Installation
1. Apply grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard
joint and front wheel bearing.
NOTE: Failure to apply grease may cause excessive
noise and vibration.
2. Install a new set ring (A) onto the s
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When preparing to tow, and before
driving away, be sure to check the
following:
The vehicle has been properly
serviced, and the suspension and
the cooling system are in good
operating condition.
The trailer has been properly
serviced and is in good condition.
All weights and loads are
Dual Pump System Function Test
Starting and accelerating in forward gears
(4WD mode)
NOTE: Do not test repeatedly or the fluid will overheat.
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the ground.
2. Make a mark (A) on either No.1 or No.2 propeller
shaft (B).
3. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
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