Honda Civic Service Manual page 1040

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Disassembly
lnboard Joint Side:
1 . C a r e f u l l y c l a m p t h e d r i v e s h a f t i n a v i s e w i t h s o f t
j a w s , t h e n r e m o v e t h e s e t r i n g f r o m t h e i n b o a r d
joint.
2.
Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage
the boot.
.
lf the boot band is a locking tab type, pry up the
l o c k i n g t a b s w i t h a s c r e w d r i v e r , a n d r a i s e t h e
end of the band.
. It the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
ba nd.
. lf the boot band is a crimping type, pry up the
end of the band with a screwdraver.
.
lf the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
Locking Tab Typs
Welded Type
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R e p l a c e .
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Crimping Type
Double Loop Type
M a r k e a c h r o l l e r a n d i n b o a r d j o i n t t o i d e n t i f y t h e
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating
them from the inboard ioint.
INBOARD JOINT
Check splines for wear or damage,
Check inside bore for wear.
Inspect for cracks.
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