Acura RL. Manual - part 433

Fig. 37: Tightening Band Marked Spot 
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13. Using a wrench on the winding mandrel of the boot band tool, tighten the band until the marked spot 

(C) on the band meets the edge of the clip.  

14. Lift up the boot band tool to bend the free end of the band 90 degrees to the clip. Center-punch the 

clip, then fold over the remaining tail onto the clip. 

Fig. 38: Lifting Boot Band 
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15. Unwind the boot band tool, and cut off the excess free end of the band to leave a 5-10 mm (0.2-0.4 

in.) tail protruding from the clip. 

 

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Fig. 39: Identifying Boot Band Gap 
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16. Bend the band end (A) by tapping it down with a hammer. 

17. Repeat steps 9 through 16 for the band on the other end of the boot, then go to step 18.  

18. Install the new set ring. 

NOTE:

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Make sure the band and clip do not interfere with anything on the 
vehicle and the band does not move.  

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Remove any grease remaining on the surrounding surfaces. 

Fig. 40: Tapping Boot Bend 
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Fig. 41: Identifying Set Ring 
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OUTBOARD JOINT SIDE 

1. Wrap the splines with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the outboard boot. 

Fig. 42: Wrapping Drieshaft Splines With Vinyl Tape 
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2. Install the new ear clamp bands (B) and outboard boot, then remove the vinyl tape. Be careful not to 

damage the outboard boot.  

3. Install the new stop ring in the driveshaft groove (A). 

Fig. 43: Identifying Stop Ring In Driveshaft Groove 
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4. Pack about half of the grease included in the new joint boot set into the driveshaft hole in the outboard 

joint. Insert the driveshaft (A) into the outboard joint (B) until the stop ring (C) is close to the joint. 

Fig. 44: Inserting Driveshaft Into Outboard Joint 
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5. To completely seat the outboard joint, pick up the driveshaft and joint, and tap or hit them from a 

height of about 10 cm (4 in.) onto a hard surface. Do not use a hammer as excessive force may 
damage the driveshaft. Be careful not to damage the threaded section (A) of the outboard joint. 

Fig. 45: Seating Outboard Joint To Driveshaft (Do Not Use Excessive Force) 
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6. Check the alignment of the paint mark (A) with the outboard joint end (B). 

 

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