Honda HR-V: Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation (AWD)

Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Wheel - Remove

3. Rear Spindle Nut - Remove

1. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
2. Remove the spindle nut.

4. Rear Differential - Remove

5. Rear Outboard Joint - Disconnect

1. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the rear hub using a soft face hammer.

2. 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

1. Remove the set ring (A).

Installation

1. Set Ring - Install

1. Install a new set ring (A).

2. Rear Outboard Joint - Connect

1. 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

Fig. 3: Rear Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications

1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A)
2. Install the spindle nut
3. Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

5. Rear Wheel - Install

6. Rear Driveshaft - After Install Check

1. 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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