Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 819

Front Driveshafts
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the coner pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut. and remove the nut.
BALL JOINT REIIIIO'VEII. 28
mm
07MAC - SLOO2OO
9, Install a 12 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end. or the
threaded section of the ball joint pin might be dam-
aged by the special tool.
"0. Use the special tool as shown in section 18 to sepa·
rate the ball joint and lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot. If necessary. apply pen·
etrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.
11 . pry out the driveshaft assembly with a pry bar. as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove. Be careful not to damage the oil
seals when prying.
PRY BAR
3.5 mm 10,14 in)
--
1
mm
to.3in)
16-4
12. Pull on the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case or bearing support as an
assembly, Do not pull on the driveshaft. the inboard
joint may come apart. Pull the driveshaft straight
out to avoid damaging the differential oil seal or the
intermediate shaft outer seal.
INBOARD JOINT
PRY BAR
Left driveshaft:
Remove the left driveshaft from the bearing support
by tapping on the inboard joint of the driveshaft
with a plastic hammer.
BEARING SUPPORT
INBOARD JOINT