Driveshaft Removal - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Driveline/Axle
Driveshaft Inspection
1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot
(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
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2. Check the driveshaft for cracks and damage. If any
damage is found, replace the driveshaft.
3. Check the inboard joint (E) and the outboard joint
(F) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found,
replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an
assembly.
4. Hold the inboard joint and turn the front wheel by
hand, then make sure the joint is not excessively
loose. If necessary, replace the inboard joint or the
outboard joint as an assembly.
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C
A
E
D

Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the front wheels.
B
3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B),
then remove the nut.
F
B
A
4. Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain
plug with a new sealing washer:
• Manual transmission (see page 13-5)
• Automatic transmission (see page 14-242)
5. Hold the stabilizer ball joint pin (A) with a hex
wrench (B), and remove the flange nut (C).
Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower
arm.
B
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C
A
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D