Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 686

6. Check the alignment of the paint mark with the out-
board joint end.
PAINT MARK
7. Pack the outboard joint with the joint grease included
in the new joint boot set.
Grease quantity:
'96 - 98 models: 130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
'98 Canada and '99 - 01 models:
140 - 150 g(4.9 - 5.3 oz)
OUTBOARD JOINT
DRIVESHAFT
OUTBOARD
JOINT END
DRIVESHAFT
8. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and outboard
joint.
OUTBOARD BOOT (TPE)
9. Install the boot bands.
• For '96-98 models, go to step 13
• For '98 Canada and '99 - 01 models, go to
step 10.
10. Set the ear clamp band by threading the tab into the
holes of the band.
TAB
OUTBOARD BOOT
DRIVESHAFT
OUTBOARD BOOT
OUTBOARD JOINT
HOLE
EAR CLAMP BAND
Replace.
(cont'd)