Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1101

Driveline/Axle
Driveshaft Removal (cont'd)
7. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball
joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE:
• Toavoid damaging the ball joint, install ball joint
thread protector onto the threads of the ball joint.
• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
installing the remover.
A
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8. Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with
the special tool (see page 18-10).
9. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the
driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub
using a plastic hammer.
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B
C
10. Pry (left driveshaft)/tap (right driveshaft) the
inboard joint (A), and remove the driveshaft from
the differential case or bearing support as an
assembly. Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), the
inboard joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft
straight out to avoid damaging the differential oil
seal or the intermediate shaft outer seal.
Left driveshaft:
B
Right driveshaft:
A
A
B