Honda CR-V: Intermediate Shaft
Intermediate Shaft Removal
1. Drain the automatic transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer.
2. Remove the right driveshaft.
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the differential oil seal (B).
Intermediate Shaft Disassembly
Special Tools Required
- Oil seal driver 07947-SB00100
- Half shaft base 07NAF-SR30101
1. Remove the heat shield.
2. Remove the set ring (A), outer seal (B), and external snap ring (C).
3. Press the intermediate shaft (A) out of the intermediate shaft bearing (B) using a press. Be careful not to damage the bearing support ring (C) on the intermediate shaft during disassembly.
4. Remove the internal snap ring.
5. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) out of the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C), half shaft base (D), and a press.
Intermediate Shaft Reassembly
Exploded View
Special Tools Required
Driver 077 49-0010000
- Attachment, 52 x 55 mm 07NAD-P200100
- Attachment, 35 mm I.D. 07746-0030400
- Oil seal driver 07JAD-PL90100
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during this procedure.
1. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
2. Press the intermediate shaft bearing (A) into the bearing support (B) using the driver (C), attachment (D), and a press.
3. Install, then seat the internal snap ring in the groove of the bearing support.
4. Press the intermediate shaft (A) into the shaft bearing (B) using the attachment (C), and a press.
5. Install, then seat the external snap ring (A) in the groove of the intermediate shaft (B).
6. Install the outer seal (A) into the bearing support (B) using the oil seal driver (C) and a press.
7. Install the set ring.
8. Install the heat shield.
Intermediate Shaft Installation
1. Use solvent or brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the areas where the intermediate shaft (A) contacts the transmission (differential), and dry with compressed air. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal to prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B).
2. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).
3. Install the right driveshaft.
4. Refill the transmission with the recommended automatic transmission fluid.
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Rear Driveshaft
Rear Driveshaft Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and remove the rear
wheels.
2. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B),
then remove the nut.
3. Drain the differential fluid.
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Propeller Shaft
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Universal Joint and Boots
1. Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to
the N position.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
3. Check the center support bearing (A)
Steering
Special Tools
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Bushing Base
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Cylinder End Seal Slide
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Sleeve Sea
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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
After all occupants have adjusted
their seats and head restraints, and
put on their seat belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
upright, well back in their seats, with
their feet on the floor, until the
vehicle is safely parked and the
engine is off.
Sitting improperly
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating from the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Controlling
the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is impor
