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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Special Tools Required
SRS Short Canceller 070AZ-SAA0100
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify
that all the required components were replaced with new components of the
correct part number,
and that they were properly ins
INTERIOR LIGHTS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - COMPONENTS
Front Individual Map Light
The front individual map light is equipped for all vehicles. The front
individual map light can be turned on and
off by pressing on the map light lens*1 or interior light switch (built into the
interior light/moonroof switc