Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1253

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Driveline/Axle
Driveshaft Reassembly (cont'd)
9. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to the figure as
shown, then adjust the boots to halfway between
full compression and full extension. Bleed excess
air from the boots by inserting a flat-tipped
screwdriver between the boot and the joint.
M/T model
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Left driveshaft: 554 559 mm (21.81 22.01 in.)
Right driveshaft: 480 485 mm (18.90 19.09 in.)
A/T model
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Left driveshaft: 554 559 mm (21.81 22.01 in.)
Right driveshaft: 477 482 mm (18.78 18.98 in.)
16-14
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10. Fit the boot ends onto the driveshaft and the
inboard joint, then install a new double loop band
(A) onto the boot (B).
NOTE: Pass the end of the new double loop band
through the clip (C) twice in the direction of the
forward rotation of the driveshaft.
A
Replace.
C
B
11. Pull up the slack in the band by hand.
12. Mark position (A) on the band 10 14 mm
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(0.4 0.6 in.) from the clip (B).
B
A
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