Genuine Honda Accord Axle Shaft

Honda Accord Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Answers

• Driveshaft Assembly, Passenger Side
  44305-SDC-A51
  Q: How to remove and replace a driveaxle on the Honda Accord?

  A: Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Unstake the axle shaft/hub nut with a punch or chisel. Loosen the axle shaft/hub nut with a large socket and breaker bar, then remove the axle shaft/hub nut from the axle and discard it. Remove the damper fork-to-lower control arm bolt, then separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Swing the knuckle/hub assembly out (away from the vehicle) until the end of the axle shaft is free of the hub. If the axle shaft splines stick in the hub, tap on the end of the axle shaft with a plastic hammer. Support the outer end of the axle shaft with a piece of wire to avoid unnecessary strain on the inner CV joint. Pry the inner CV joint out of the transaxle or, on models so equipped, the intermediate shaft, using a large screwdriver or prybar. Support the CV joints and carefully remove the axle shaft from the vehicle. To prevent damage to the intermediate shaft seal or the differential seal, hold the inner CV joint horizontal until the axle shaft is clear of the intermediate shaft or transaxle. Place a drain pan under the inner CV joint to catch any fluid from the transaxle that might drain out when the axle shaft is removed. Pry the old spring clip from the inner end of the axle shaft and install a new one. Lubricate the differential or intermediate shaft seal with multi-purpose grease and raise the axle shaft into position while supporting the CV joints. Insert the splined end of the inner CV joint into the differential side gear or intermediate shaft and make sure the spring clip locks in its groove. Apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the outer CV joint splines, pull out on the strut/steering knuckle assembly and install the stub axle into the hub. Insert the stud of the steering knuckle balljoint into the lower control arm and tighten the nut. Be sure to use a new cotter pin. Install the damper fork. Install the axle shaft/hub nut. Tighten the hub nut securely, but don't try to tighten it until you've lowered the vehicle to the ground. Grasp the inner CV joint housing (not the axle shaft) and pull out to make sure the axle shaft has seated securely in the transaxle.