Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 827

Front Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
16. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess
free end of the band to leave a 5 - 10 mm (0.2 - 0.4
in) tail protruding from the clip.
5-10mm
10.2 - 0.4
in)
17. Bend the band end by tapping it down with a ham-
mer.
NOTE:
• Make sure the band does not move.
• Remove any grease remaining on the surround-
ing surfaces.
18. Install the new set ring.
16-12
Outboard Joint Side:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boot.
BOOT BAND
Replace.
VINYL TAPE
2. Install the boot band and outboard boot, then
remove the vinyl tape. Take care not to damage the
boot.
3. Install the stop ring into the drives haft groove.
DRIVESHAFT
GROOVE
STOP RING