Honda HR-V: Intermediate Shaft Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
1. Transmission Fluid - Drain
- Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new
sealing washer
2. Right Driveshaft - Remove
3. Intermediate Shaft Assembly - Remove
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Fig. 2: Intermediate Shaft Assembly Dowel Bolts And Flange Bolt With Torque
Specifications
- Remove the dowel bolts (A), and the flange bolt (B).
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- Remove the intermediate shaft (A).
NOTE: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the
differential to prevent damaging the oil seal (B).
4. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
5. Intermediate Shaft - After Install Check
- Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between
the driveshaft and
surrounding parts.
- Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
6. Test Drive - Check
- Test-drive the vehicle.
NOTE: Test drive the vehicle on the road, not on the lift.
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Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheel - Remove
3. Rear Spindle Nut - Remove
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
Remove the spindle nut.
4. Rear Differential - Remove
5. Rear Outboard Jo
DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Driveshaft - Inspect
Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot (B) on the driveshaft
(C) for
cracks, damage, leaking grease, and loose boot bands (D).
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Test
1. Right Front Inner Fender - Remove
Remove the right front inner fender as needed - Refer to: Front Inner
Fender Removal and
Installation, or Rear Inner Fender Removal and Installation.
2. Windshield/Rear Window Washer Motor - Test
Disconnect the connector (A)
Test the washer motor b
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Spindle Nut - Remove
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
Remove the spindle nut.
4. Engine Undercover - Remove
5. Transmission Fluid - Drain
Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new
sealing washer: