Honda CR-V: Intermediate Shaft

Intermediate Shaft Removal

1. Drain the automatic transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer.

2. Remove the right driveshaft.

3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).

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4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the differential oil seal (B).

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Intermediate Shaft Disassembly

Special Tools Required

1. Remove the heat shield.

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2. Remove the set ring (A), outer seal (B), and external snap ring (C).

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3. Press the intermediate shaft (A) out of the intermediate shaft bearing (B) using a press. Be careful not to damage the bearing support ring (C) on the intermediate shaft during disassembly.

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4. Remove the internal snap ring.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

5. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) out of the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C), half shaft base (D), and a press.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

Intermediate Shaft Reassembly

Exploded View

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Special Tools Required

Driver 077 49-0010000

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.

1. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

2. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) into the bearing support (B) using the driver (C), attachment (D), and a press.

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3. Install, then seat the internal snap ring in the groove of the bearing support.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

4. Press the intermediate shaft (A) into the shaft bearing (B) using the attachment (C), and a press.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

5. Install, then seat the external snap ring (A) in the groove of the intermediate shaft (B).

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

6. Install the outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C) and a press.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

7. Install the set ring.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

8. Install the heat shield.

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

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).

Honda CR-V. Driveline/Axle

2. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).

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3. Install the right driveshaft.

4. Refill the transmission with the recommended automatic transmission fluid.

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