Honda Civic. Manual — part 435

If the boot band is a double loop type (B), lift up the band bend (C), and
push it into the clip (D).

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

Fig. 12: Identifying Boot Band - Welded Type
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3. Make marks (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint (C) to identify the

locations of rollers and grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the inboard
joint on the shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the rollers when separating
them from the inboard joint.

Fig. 13: Identifying Scribe Marks On Rolling Surfaces
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4. Use a paint pen to make marks (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to identify

the locations of the rollers on the spider, then remove the rollers.

Fig. 14: Identifying Driveshaft Components
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NOTE:

Do not engrave or scribe marks on the rolling surfaces.

NOTE:

Do not engrave or scribe marks on the rolling surfaces.

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5. Remove the circlip (D).
6. Mark (E) the spider and driveshaft (F) to identify the position of the spider on

the shaft.

7. Remove the spider.
8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damaging to

the boot.

Fig. 15: Identifying Driveshaft Vinyl Tape
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9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.

10. Remove the vinyl tape.

Outboard Joint Side:

1. Remove the boot bands (A). Lift up the three tabs (B) with a screwdriver. Be

careful not to damage the boot.

Fig. 16: Identifying Boot Bands

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2. Slide the outboard boot (A) partially to the inboard joint side. Be careful not to

damage the boot.

Fig. 17: Identifying Outboard Boot
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3. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.
4. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same level as the outboard joint

rim (C).

Fig. 18: Identifying Make A Mark On Driveshaft
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5. Securely clamp the driveshaft in a bench vise with a shop towel.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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