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.
READ NEXT:
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).
SEE MORE:
Special Tools Required
Vacuum Pump/Gauge, 0-30 inHg Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially
available
NOTE:
Before beginning this troubleshooting, do a customer diagnostic
interview - Refer to: Fuel and
Emissions Systems Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine stalls Diagnostic
interview, or Fu
Removal & Installation
1. Rear Inner Fender - Remove (Left Side) - Refer to: Front Inner Fender
Removal and Installation, or
Rear Inner Fender Removal and Installation
2. Fuel Cap Adapter - Remove
Remove the fuel cap (A).
Remove the hose (A), then release the clips (B).
Remove the fu