Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 688

Transmission
Removal (cont'd)
20. Make reference marks across the transfer assembly
and propelier shaft flanges. 14WD)
21. Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer
assembly. 14WD)
PROPElLER
SHAFT
8x1.25mm
Replace.
REFERENCE MARKS
22. Remove the intermediate shaft.
23. Tie plastic bags over the both ends of the intermedi-
ate shaft. Coat all precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil.
SET RING
Replace.
14-172
INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT
24. Remove the right front mount/bracket.
25. Remove the ATF cooler hoses at the ATF cooler
lines. Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to pre-
vent ATF from flowing out, then plug the lines and
hoses. Check for any sign of leakage at the hose
joints.
RIGHT FRONT
MOUNT/BRACKET
ATFCOOLER
LINE
f+"'-""'7ATF COOLER
HOSES
26, Remove the rear stiffener and torque converter
cover.
27. Remove the eight drive plate bolts, one at a time,
while rotating the crankshaft pulley.
REAR
STIFFENER
TORQUE CONVERTER
COVER