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2. Check the driveshaft (D) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the driveshaft. 3. Check the inboard joint (E) and the outboard joint (F) for cracks and damage. If any damage is found, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly. 4. Hold the inboard joint and turn the front wheel by hand, then make sure the joint is not excessively loose. If necessary, replace the inboard joint or the outboard joint as an assembly. FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL 1. Raise the vehicle on a lift. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut. Fig. 4: Identifying Front Driveshaft Parts Location 4. Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer: Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) 5. Separate the front stabilizer link from the lower arm (see step 3 in STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 6. Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut, then separate the ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and remover (see step 10 in 7. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub using a plastic hammer. NOTE: To avoid damaging the ball joint, install the ball joint thread protector Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the
2007 Honda Element EX 2007-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - Element
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