Honda HR-V: Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation (AWD)
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheel - Remove
3. Rear Spindle Nut - Remove
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- Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
- Remove the spindle nut.
4. Rear Differential - Remove
5. Rear Outboard Joint - Disconnect
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- Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the
rear hub using a soft face hammer.
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- Remove the outboard joint (A).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor (B).
Pull on the outboard joint. Do not pull on the driveshaft because
the joint may come apart.
6. Set Ring - Remove
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- Remove the set ring (A).
Installation
1. Set Ring - Install
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- Install a new set ring (A).
2. Rear Outboard Joint - Connect
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- Install the outboard joint (A) into the rear hub (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor
(C).
3. Rear Differential - Install
4. Rear Spindle Nut - Install
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Fig. 3: Rear Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new
spindle nut (A)
- Install the spindle nut
- Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the
driveshaft.
5. Rear Wheel - Install
6. Rear Driveshaft - After Install Check
- Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between
the driveshaft and
surrounding parts.
7. Rear Differential Fluid - Refill
8. Test Drive - Check
NOTE: Test drive the vehicle on the road, not on the lift.
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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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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
DTCs (VSA)
1. Solenoid operation check:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
Operate any one of the four solenoids in the VSA FU