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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Removal
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With 2WD)
3. Left Front Splash Shield - Remove
4. Engine - Warm Up
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on twice).
Turn the engi
Removal
1. Rear Door Protection Tape - Remove
Remove the rear door protection tape (A).
NOTE : Slowly peel up the old
door protection tape while heating it with a hair dryer.
Installation
1. Rear Door Protection Tape - Install
Clean the door bonding surface with a sponge dampened in isoprop