Honda Pilot: Intermediate Shaft Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Engine Undercover - Remove

2. Transmission Fluid - Drain

3. Right Driveshaft - Remove

4. Intermediate Shaft - Remove

1. Remove the under-floor TWC.
2. Remove the stiffener prate.
3. Remove the heat shield bolts (A).

4. Remove the intermediate shaft bolts (A).
5. Remove the intermediate shaft and the heat shield assembly (B).

   NOTE: Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal (C).

Installation

1. Intermediate Shaft - Install

1. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent.

   NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

2. Dry the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential thoroughly with compressed air.
3. Apply Honda SPLINE WR GREASE (P/N 04360-5P8-305) to the intermediate shaft (A) as shown.
4. Install the intermediate shaft and heat shield assembly (B).

   NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (C).

5. Install the heat shield bolts (A).
6. Install the under-floor TWC.
7. Install the stiffener prate.

2. Right Driveshaft - Install

3. Intermediate Shaft - After Install Check

1. Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

4. Transmission Fluid - Refill

5. Wheel Alignment - Check

6. Test Drive - Check

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