Honda Pilot: Rear Driveshaft Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Rear Wheel - Remove

3. Rear Differential - Remove

4. Set Ring - Remove

5. Spindle Nut - Remove

1. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B).
2. Remove the spindle nut.

6. Outboard Joint - Disconnect

Installation

1. Outboard Joint - Connect

2. Spindle Nut - Install

1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).
2. Install the spindle nut.
3. Use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

4. Check the depth of the spindle nut as shown.

3. Inboard Joint - Connect

1. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the rear differential thoroughly with solvent.

   NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

2. Dry the areas where the driveshaft contacts the rear differential thoroughly with compressed air.
3. Install a new set ring (A).
4. Insert the inboard end (B) of the driveshaft into the rear differential (C) until the set ring locks in the groove.

   NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seal.

5. Install the rear differential.

4. Rear Wheel - Install

5. Driveshaft - After Install Check

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

6. Test Drive - Check

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