Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 731

Driveshafts
Removal {cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
I n s t a l l a 1 2 m m h e x n u t o n t h e b a l l j o i n t . B e s u r e
that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end,
or the threaded section of the ball joint pin might be
damaged by the special tool.
Use the special tool as shown in section 18, to sepa-
rate the ball ioint and lower arm. Be careful not to
damage the ball joint boot,
NOTE: lf nece'ssary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the bsll joint.
Pry the driveshaft assembly with a screwdriver, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove.
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1 1 .
3.5 mm
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SCREWDRIVER
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1 2 . P u l l t h e i n b o a r d j o i n t , a n d r e m o v e t h e d r i v e s h a f t
from the differential case as an assembly. Do not
pull on the driveshaft; the inboard joint may come
apart. Use care when prying out the assembly, and
pull it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seal.
13. Pull the knuckle outward. and remove the driveshaft
o u t b o a r d j o i n t f r o m t h e f r o n t w h e e l h u b u s i n g a
olastic hammer.
SCREWDRIVER
ORIVESHAFT