Intermediate Shaft Removal - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

7. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and
onto the lower arm. Install the damper in the
damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is aligned with
the slot in the damper fork. Loosely install the
flange bolt (C).
D
4 3 N m ( 4 . 4 k g f m ,
6 4 ( 6 5 k g f
.
m #
3 2 Ibf ft) 4 7 I b f f t )
8. Loosely install the flange bolt (D) and a new self-
locking nut (E).
9. Install a new spindle nut (A), then tighten the nut.
After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
2 4 5 N m ( 2 5 . 0 k g f m , 181 I b f f t )
10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the
front wheel, then install the front wheel with the
wheel nuts.
11. Tighten the flange bolts and the self-locking nut
with the vehicles weight on the damper.
12. Refill the transmission with recommended MTF
(see page 13-3) or ATF (see page 14-113).
13. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust if
necessary (see page 18-5).
Intermediate Shaft Removal
1. Drain the MTF (see page 13-3) or ATF (see page 14-
113).
2. Remove the left driveshaft (see page 16-3).
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the
differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal
until it is clear of the differential to prevent damage
to the differential oil seal (B).
A
B
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