- Pack the inboard joint with the joint grease included in the new driveshaft set.
Grease quantity
Inboard joint
Japan produced models:
130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
U.S. and Canada produced models:
115 – 135 g (4.1 – 4.8 oz)
- Fit the inboard joint onto the driveshaft and note the following items:
- Reinstall the inboard joint onto the driveshaft by aligning the marks (A) on the inboard joint and the rollers.
- Hold the driveshaft pointed upward to prevent it from falling off.
- Adjust the length of the driveshaft to the figure below, then adjust the boots to halfway between full compression and full extension. Make sure the ends of the boots seat in the grooves of the driveshaft and joint.
Left driveshaft:
Japan produced models:
M/T: 788 – 793 mm (31.0 – 31.2 in.)
A/T: 792 – 797 mm (31.2 – 31.4 in.)
U.S. and Canada produced models:
M/T: 788.2 – 793.2 mm (31.0 – 31.2 in.)
A/T: 791.7 – 796.7 mm (31.2 – 31.4 in.)
Right driveshaft: |
511 – 516 mm (20.1 – 20.3 in.) |
Japan produced models:
502 – 507 mm (19.8 – 20.0 in.)
U.S. and Canada produced models:
501.2 – 506.7 mm (19.7 – 29.9 in.)
- Position the dynamic damper as shown below (for left driveshaft on A/T models).
Left driveshaft: 478 – 482 mm (18.8 – 19.0 in.)
Right driveshaft (Except right driveshaft on SOHC engines A/T models): 261.5 – 266.5 mm (10.3 – 10.5 in.)
- Install the boot bands.
- For the low profile type, go to step 11.
- For the double loop type, go to step 13.
- For the ear clamp type, go to step 21.
