Honda Civic. Manual — part 442

0.5-1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz)

6-speed M/T model (Si):

2.0-3.0 g (0.08-0.12 oz)

Fig. 51: Identifying Area Applying Grease
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4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with

solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air.

5. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the differential (B) or

intermediate shaft (C) (M/T model) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove
(E).

NOTE:

Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

NOTE:

Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging
the differential oil seal.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 52: Inserting Inboard Of Driveshaft Into Differential
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6. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).

Fig. 53: Identifying Outboard Joint And Front Hub
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7. Install the knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). During installation, install a

new flange bolt and new self-locking nuts. After lightly tightening all three
fasteners, tighten them to the specified torque in the following order; the nut on
the front (C), the nut on the rear (D), then the bolt (E).

Fig. 54: Identifying Nuts And Bolt With Torque Specification
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

8. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle

nut (A).

Fig. 55: Identifying Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
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9. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to

stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake discs and the front wheels, then install

the front wheels.

11. Turn the front wheels by hand, and make sure there is no interference between

the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

12. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:

5-speed Manual transmission (except Si) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )

6-speed Manual transmission (Si) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).

Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )

13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
14. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL

ALIGNMENT ).

15. Test-drive the vehicle.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL

5-SPEED M/T MODEL (EXCEPT SI)

1. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer (see

TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the right driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the lower torque rod bracket (A).

Fig. 56: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bracket
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4. Remove the flange bolts.

Fig. 57: Identifying Flange Bolts
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Civic (All Except Hybrid)