Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 685

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
Outboard Joint Side:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape to prevent damage
to the boot.
TPE TYPE:
OUTBOARD BOOT
BOOT BAND
Replace.
RUBBER TYPE:
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 driveshaft groove.
GROOVE
STOP RING
Replace.
VINYL TAPE
OUTBOARD BOOT
(RUBBER)
DRIVESHAFT
4. Insert the driveshaft into the outboard joint until the
stop ring is close on the joint.
DRIVESHAFT
5. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the
driveshaft and joint, and drop them from about 10
cm (4 in.) onto a hard surface. Do not use a hammer
as excessive force may damage the driveshaft.
OUTBOARD JOINT
STOP RING