Acura RL. Manual - part 430



Boot band pliers, Kent-Moore J-35910 or equivalent, commercially available  

INBOARD JOINT SIDE 

1. Remove the set ring from the inboard joint. 

Fig. 11: Identifying Set Ring Of Inboard Joint 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Remove the boot bands. Be careful hot to damage the boot and dynamic damper. 



If the boot band is a welded type (A), cut the boot band (B).  



If the boot band is a double loop type (G), lift up the band end (D), then push it into the clip (E). 



If the boot band is a low profile type (F), pinch the boot band using commercially available boot 
band pliers (G).  

Welded type  

Fig. 12: Removing Boot Bands (Welded Type) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Double loop type  

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:01:08 PM

Page 6 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

Fig. 13: Removing Boot Bands (Double Loop Type) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Low profile type  

Fig. 14: Removing Boot Bands (Low Profile Type) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Make a mark (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint (C) to identify the locations of rollers and 

grooves in the inboard joint. Then remove the inboard joint on the shop towel (D). Be careful not to 
drop the rollers when separating them from the inboard joint. 

Fig. 15: Identifying Roller, Inboard Joint And Shop Towel 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Make a mark (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to identify the locations of the rollers on the spider, 

then remove the rollers. 

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:01:08 PM

Page 7 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

Fig. 16: Identifying Rollers And Spider 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Remove the circlip (D).  

6. Mark the spider and driveshaft (E) to identify the position of the spider on the shaft.  

7. Remove the spider.  

8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the boot. 

Fig. 17: Identifying Driveshaft With Vinyl Tape 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful not to damage the boot.  

10. Remove the vinyl tape.  

OUTBOARD JOINT SIDE 

1. Remove the boot bands. Be careful not to damage the boot and dynamic damper. 

If the boot band is an ear clamp type (A), lift up the three tabs (B) with a screwdriver. 

Ear clamp type  

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:01:08 PM

Page 8 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. 

Fig. 18: Removing Boot Bands (Ear Clamp Type) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Slide the outboard boot (A) partially to the inboard joint side. Be careful not to damage the boot. 

Fig. 19: Sliding Off Outboard Boot 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.  

4. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same position of the outboard joint end (C). 

Fig. 20: Making Match Mark On Driveshaft And Outboard Joint End 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise.  

6. Remove the outboard joint (A) using the threaded adapter and a commercially available 5/8" x 18 

UNF slide hammer (B). 

 

2007 Acura RL 

2005-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Driveline/Axle - RL

  

me 

 

Friday, June 05, 2009 3:01:08 PM

Page 9 

© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.