Intermediate Shaft: Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Installation
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  1. Use brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the areas where the intermediate shaft (A) contacts the transmission (differential), and dry them with compressed air. Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent. Insert the intermediate shaft assembly into the differential. See Figure . Hold the intermediate shaft horizontally to prevent damage to the differential oil seal (B).
  2. Install the flange bolt (A) and two dowels bolts (B).
  3. Fig 1: Installing Flange Bolt
    G00377134Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the heat shield (A) and rear warm-up three-way catalytic converter (WU-TWC) bracket (B).
  5. Fig 2: Installing Heat Shield
    G00377135Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the right driveshaft. See  11 .
  7. Refill the transmission. See ATF REPLACEMENT .
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