Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual page 471

Drivelinel Axle
Driveshafts Removal (cont'd)
7. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball
joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE:
• To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut
on to the threads of the ball joint.
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
installing the remover.
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8. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm
(e)
with
the special tool (see step 3 on page 18-19).
Be careful not to dislodge the lower ball joint from
the knuckle.
9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the
driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub
using a plastic hammer.
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10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A) from the
differential case with a prybar. Right driveshaft:
Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate
shaft with a drift and hammer. Remove the
driveshaft as an assembly. Do not pull on the
driveshaft (8), because the inboard joint may come
apart. Draw the drives haft straight out to avoid
damaging the oil seal.
Left driveshat!:
A
Right driveshat!:
A