Driveshaft Installation - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Driveline/Axle

Driveshaft Installation

1. Apply 0.3 1.0 g (0.01 0.04 oz) '99-01 models, 0.5
1.0 g (0.02 0.04 oz) '02-04 models of specified
grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the left
driveshaft. After applying grease, remove the
grease from the splined grooves at intervals of
2 3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so
that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.
B
A
2. Install a new set ring into the set ring groove of the
driveshaft (intermediate shaft).
3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the
differential thoroughly with solvent or brake
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the
inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the
differential (B) or intermediate shaft (C) until the set
ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
C
16-16
E
A D
B
D
A
E
4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).
5. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be
careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe
off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball
joint. Torque the castle nut (D) to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut
by loosening it.
D
12 x 1.25 mm
59 69 N·m
(6.0 7.0 kgf·m,
43 51 lbf·ft)
A
C
6. Install the new lock pin (E) into the pin hole as
shown.
B
A
E
B