Acura RL. Manual - part 431

Fig. 21: Removing Outboard Joint
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7. Remove the driveshaft from the vise.

8. Remove the stop ring from the driveshaft.

Fig. 22: Identifying Stop Ring Of Driveshaft
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9. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the boot.

Fig. 23: Identifying Driveshaft Wrapped With Vinyl Tape
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10. Remove the outboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.

11. Remove the vinyl tape.

DYNAMIC DAMPER REPLACEMENT

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Special Tools Required

Bearing separator 07KAF-PS30200

1. Remove the inboard joint and outboard joint.

2. Mark the following position on the driveshaft (A).

Left driveshaft: 323.5-327.5 mm (12.74-12.88 in.)

Right driveshaft: 305.5-309.5 mm (12.03-12.18 in.)

Fig. 24: Identifying Driveshaft Dimension
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3. Remove the dynamic damper (A) using the bearing separator and a press as shown.

Fig. 25: Removing Dynamic Damper
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4. Install the dynamic damper (A) to the marked position using the bearing separator and a press as

shown.

Fig. 26: Installing Dynamic Damper
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5. Install the inboard joint and outboard joint (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT REASSEMBLY ).

FRONT DRIVESHAFT REASSEMBLY

EXPLODED VIEW

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Fig. 27: Exploded View Of Front Driveshaft With Grease Application Areas
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Special Tools Required

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Boot band tool, KD-3191 or equivalent, commercially available

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Boot band pincers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent, commercially available

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