Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Intermediate Shaft — Replacement / Disassembly

10-6prose procedure

Replacement

  1. 1
    Drain oil from the transmission.
  2. 2
    Remove the three 10 mm bolts. 10 x 1.25 mm, 40 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 lb-ft)
    Underside view of the intermediate shaft bearing support attached near the transmission; three mounting bolts to be removed, with torque callout.
  3. 3
    Lower the bearing support close to the steering gearbox and remove the intermediate shaft from the differential.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the differential oil seal, hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential.
    Lowering the bearing support and removing the intermediate shaft from the differential; arrow shows the shaft being pulled out horizontally.
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

  1. 1
    Remove the intermediate shaft outer seal.
  2. 2
    Remove the 38 mm external circlip.
    Intermediate shaft bearing support with the outer seal removed and the 38 mm external circlip being taken off the bearing.
  3. 3
    Drive out the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing.
    NOTE: The shaft can be hammered out using the driver and pilot, if the bearing support is clamped in a soft-jawed vise.
    Driving the intermediate shaft out of the shaft bearing using a 35 mm pilot and driver, with the bearing support clamped in a soft-jawed vise.
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