Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 682

Inboard Joint Side:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the inboard boot and dynamic damper.
DRIVESHAFT
VINYL TAPE
DYNAMIC DAMPER
2. Install the dynamic damper and inboard boot to the
driveshaft, then remove the vinyl tape. Take care
not to damage the inboard boot and dynamic
damper.
3. Install the spider onto the driveshaft by aligning the
mark on the spider and the end of the driveshaft.
4. Fit the circlip into the driveshaft groove. Always
rotate the circlip in its groove to be sure it is fully
seated.
5.
INBOARD BOOT
Fit the rollers onto the spider.
NOTE:
• Reinstall the rollers in their original positions on
the spider by aligning the marks.
• Point the driveshaft upward to prevent the rollers
from falling off.
ROLLER
High shoulder faces
toward the outside
6. Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included
in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity: 130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
Left inboard joint splines
oz)
SPIDER
Marks
0.5 - 1.0 g (0.018-0.035