Honda Civic. Manual — part 436

Fig. 19: Clamping Driveshaft In Bench Vise
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6. Remove the outboard joint (A) using the threaded adapter (B) and a

commercially available 5/8"-18 UNF slide hammer (C).

7. Remove the driveshaft from the bench vise.
8. Remove the stop ring from the driveshaft.

Fig. 20: Identifying Stop Ring
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9. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging to

the boot.

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Fig. 21: Identifying Driveshaft Vinyl Tape
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10. Remove the outboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.
11. Remove the vinyl tape.

DYNAMIC DAMPER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the inboard joint (see INBOARD JOINT SIDE ).
2. Remove the double loop band or low profile bands (see step 2 ).

If the band is a welded type, cut the band.

If the band is a double loop type, lift up the band bend, and push it into the
clip.

If the band is a low profile type, pinch the band using a commercially
available boot band pliers.

3. Remove the dynamic damper. Type A

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Fig. 22: Identifying Dynamic Damper
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DYNAMIC DAMPER TYPE

Model

Factory

Type

5-speed M/T Model (Except Si)

Suzuka Factory

Right Type A
Left Type A

Except Suzuka Factory

Right Type A
Left Type A

6-speed M/T Model (Si)

Right Type B
Left Type B
Right Type A

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4. Install the new dynamic damper and adjust the position of the new dynamic

damper to these measurements

A/T Model

Suzuka Factory

Left Type C

Except Suzuka Factory

Right Type A
Left Type C

NOTE:

Be careful not to swap the dynamic damper.

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