Honda EP3 Service Manual page 501

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Removal (cont'd)
7 . R e m o v e t h e l o c k p i n { A ) f r o m t h e l o w e r a r m b a l l
joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE:
. T o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e b a l l j o i n t , i n s t a l l a h e x n u t
on to the threads of the ball joint,
. Be careful not to damage the balljoint boot when
installing the remover.
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Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with
the special tool (see step 3 on page 18-19).
Be careful not to dislodge the lower ball joint from
the knuckle.
Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the
driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub
u s i n g a p l a s t i c h a m m e r .
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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 (B), because the inboard joint may come
apart. Draw the driveshaft straight out to avoid
d a m a g i n g t h e o i l s e a l .
Left driveshaft:
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Right driveshaft: