Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 683

Driveshafts
Reassembly (cont'd)
7. Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft.
NOTE:
• Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by
aligning the marks on the inboard joint with the
marks on the rollers.
• Hold the driveshaft with the inboard joint point-
ing upward to prevent it from falling off.
8. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the specifica-
tions below, then adjust the boots to halfway
between full compression and full extension. Make
sure the ends of the boots seat in the groove of the
driveshaft and joint.
Left driveshaft:
580 - 585 mm (22.8 - 23.0 in)
315.6 - 319.6 mm (12.4 - 12.6 in)
Right driveshaft: 512 - 517 mm (20.2 - 20.4 in)
9. Set the double loop band onto the boot with the
band end toward the front of the vehicle.
10. Pull up the slack in the band by hand.
11. Make a mark on the band 10 - 14 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in)
from the clip.
DOUBLE LOOP BAND
BOOT
CLIP
MARK