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Acura RL. Manual - part 434

Fig. 46: Checking Alignment Of Paint Mark With Outboard Joint End
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7. Pack the outboard joint (A) with the remaining joint grease included in the new joint boot set.

Grease quantity (total)

Outboard joint: 140-150 g (4.9-5.3 oz.)

Fig. 47: Packing Outboard Joint With Remaining Joint Grease
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8. Adjust the length of the driveshafts to these measurements, then adjust the boots to halfway between

full compression and full extension. Make sure the ends of the boots seat in the groove of the
driveshaft and joint.

Right driveshaft: 532-537 mm (20.94-21.14 in.)

Fig. 48: Identifying Right Driveshaft Dimension
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Left driveshaft: 549-554 mm (21.61-21.81 in.)

Fig. 49: Identifying Left Driveshaft Dimension
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9. Fit the boot (A) ends onto the driveshaft (B) and outboard joint (C).

Fig. 50: Identifying Boot Ends, Driveshaft And Outboard Joint
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10. Close the ear portion (A) of the band with commercially available boot band pincers Kent-Moore J-

35910 or equivalent (B).

Fig. 51: Identifying Ear Portion Of Band
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11. Check the clearance between the closed ear portion of the band. If the clearance is not within the

standard, close the ear portion of the band tighter.

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Fig. 52: Checking Clearance Between Closed Ear Portion Of Band
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12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the band on the other end of the boot.

FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION

1. Apply grease to the contact area (A) of the outboard joint and front wheel bearing.

Fig. 53: Identifying Front Driveshaft Contact Area
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2. Install a new set ring in the set ring groove of the driveshaft (left driveshaft).

NOTE:

The grease helps prevent excessive noise or vibration.

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Fig. 54: Identifying Set Ring Groove Of Driveshaft (Left Driveshaft)
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3. Apply 0.5-1.0 g (0.02-0.04 oz.) of grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.

After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from
the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.

Fig. 55: Identifying Whole Splined Surface And Ring Groove
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4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with brake cleaner, and dry

with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent. 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).

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