Inspection; Removal - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

Driveshafts
Inspection
Drivoshafi Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damage,
leaking grease and loose boot bands. lf any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands
Loose Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand and make sure the splines
and ioint are not excessively loose lf any damage as
found. replace the inboard joint.
Twisted or Cracked
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
ReDlace it if necessary.
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BOOT BANDS
1 .
Removal
Loosen the wheel nuts slightlY.
Raise the tront of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
7 .
Drain the transmission fluid (see section 13 or 14).
R a i s e t h e l o c k i n g t a b o n t h e s p i n d l e n u t , t h e n
remove the nut,
Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolts.
FLANGE EOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
Remove the damper fork.
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