Honda EP3 Service Manual page 512

Outboard Joint Side:
1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent
damage to the outboard boot.
I n s t a l l t h e n e w e a r c l a m p b a n d s ( B ) a n d o u t b o a r d
boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to
damage the outboard boot.
Install the new stop ring into the driveshaft groove
(A).
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4. Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B)
until the stop ring (C) is close to the joint.
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. Be careful not to damage the threaded
section (A) of the outboard joint.
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