Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 469
Driveshafts
Inspection
Boot Damage
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, damage,
leaking grease, and loose boot bands. If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
Loose Splines
Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure the splines
and joint are not excessively loose. If damage is found,
replace the joints if necessary.
Twisting or Cracking
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Replace it if necessary.
DRIVESHAFT
INBOARD BOOT
SPLINES
OUTBOARD BOOT
INBOARD JOINT
BOOT BANDS
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Driveshafts
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see
3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
WHEEL NUT
12 x 1.5 mm
SPINDLE NUT
24 x 1.5 mm
Replace.
FRONT WHEEL
4. Drain the differential oil (see
).
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the differential oil
when the left driveshaft is removed.
5. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
6. Remove the self-locking nut and flange bolts from
the damper fork.
DAMPER FORK
Check for damage.
FLANGE BOLT
10 x 1.25 mm
7. Remove the damper fork.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
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DRIVESHAFT
KNUCKLE
13. Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the driveshaft
outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plas-
tic hammer.
12. Pull the inboard joint, and remove the driveshaft
from the differential case as an assembly.
CAUTION:
• Do not pull on the driveshaft; the inboard joint
may come apart.
• Use care when prying out the assembly, and
draw it straight out to avoid damaging the dif-
ferential oil seal.
INBOARD JOINT
Removal (cont'd)
8. Remove the cotter pin from the lower arm ball joint
castle nut, and remove the nut.
Driveshafts
LOWER ARM
HEX NUT
CASTLE NUT
14 x 2.0 mm
COTTER PIN
Replace.
BALL JOINT REMOVER. 32 mm
9. Install a 14 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Make sure
the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the
threaded section of the ball joint pin might be dam-
aged by the ball joint remover.
10. Use the ball joint remover, as shown on page
to separate the ball joint and lower arm.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubri-
cant to loosen the ball joint.
11. Pry out the driveshaft assembly with a prybar, as
shown, to force the set ring at the driveshaft end
past the groove.
PRYBAR
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
PRYBAR
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SET RING
Replace.
Welded Type
BOOT BAND
Replace.
INBOARD JOINT
SHOP TOWEL
Marks
Crimping Type
BOOT BAND
Replace.
Double Loop Type
DOUBLE LOOP BAND
Replace.
3. Mark each roller and inboard joint to identify the
locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint.
Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel.
Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating
them from the inboard joint.
INBOARD JOINT
Check splines for wear and damage.
Check inside bore for wear.
Inspect for cracks.
ROLLER
Marks
Disassembly
Inboard Joint Side:
1. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise with soft
jaws, then remove the set ring from the inboard
joint.
2. Remove the boot bands. Take care not to damage
the boot.
• If the boot band is a locking tab type, pry up the
locking tabs with a screwdriver, and raise the
end of the band.
• If the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot
band.
• If the boot band is a crimping type, pry up the
end of the band with a screwdriver.
• If the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the
band bend.
Locking Tab Type
LOCKING TABS
BOOT BAND
Replace.
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