Honda Civic. Manual — part 446

Fig. 80: Identifying External Snap Ring
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6. Install the new outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the oil seal

driver (C) and a press.

Fig. 81: Identifying Outer Seal
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT INSTALLATION

5-SPEED MODEL (EXCEPT SI)

1. Install the new set ring.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

Fig. 82: Identifying Set Ring - 5-Speed Model (Except Si)
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2. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential

thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air.

3. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly (A) into the differential until the set ring

locks in the groove.

Fig. 83: Identifying Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Differential Oil Seal
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NOTE:

Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

NOTE:

Insert the intermediate shaft horizontally to prevent
damaging the differential oil seal (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

4. Install the flange bolts (A).

Fig. 84: Identifying Flange Bolts With Torque Specification
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5. Install the lower torque rod bracket (A), and tighten the flange bolts in the

sequence shown.

Fig. 85: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bracket With Torque
Specifications
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6. Install the right driveshaft (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

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

7. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see

TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).

8. Test-drive the vehicle.

6-SPEED M/T MODEL (SI)

1. Install the new set ring.

Fig. 86: Identifying Set Ring - 6-Speed M/T Model (Si)
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2. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential

thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air.

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

intermediate shaft (C) 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)