Honda 2004 Odyssey, Service Manual

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Special Tools Required
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Driveshaft Inspection Driveshaft Removal
E
A
C
B
D
A
B
B
A
1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot
(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
2. Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure the
splines (E) and joint are not excessively loose.
3. Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked;
if it is, replace it.
• Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00100
• Ball joint thread protector 07AAF-SDAA100
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations
3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
4. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B),
then remove the nut.
5. If the left driveshaft is removed, drain the
transmission fluid:
• 4-speed 1999-2001 automatic transmission (see
page 14-137).
• 5-speed 2002-2004 automatic transmission (see
page 14-368).
It is not necessary to drain the transmission fluid
when the right driveshaft is removed.
6. Remove the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B).
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(see page 1-15).