Driveshaft - Joint Boot Leaks Grease

9230honda01

Model
1990-91 ACCORD


Applicable To
ALL


File Under
DIFFERENTIAL


Bulletin No.
92-010

Issue Date
APRIL 24, 1992


Driveshaft Joint Boot Leaks Grease
(Supersedes 92-010, dated February 21, 1992)


PROBLEM
Grease is leaking out of the driveshaft joint boot.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Add grease to the CV joint and reband the driveshaft joint boot.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

M/T: Remove the wheel to access the outboard boot.

A/T: Remove the center beam to access the driver's side inboard boot.

2. Clean the grease and dirt off the joint hub with a solvent rag.

3. Sever the joint boot band on the end that's leaking with a pair of diagonal cutters.

4. Pull the joint boot back and add grease to the CV joint. The inboard and outboard joints use different grease. See PARTS INFORMATION.

To estimate how much grease has leaked out, examine the area surrounding the joint. The original amount of grease in the driveshaft joint boot is:

Inboard Joint - 120 - 130 grams

Outboard Joint - 130 - 140 grams

5. Install the new boot band and bend the tabs over. Use a 1/4 inch flat drift punch to peen the center of the tabs.


PARTS INFORMATION

Band, Outboard Boot
P/N: 44327-SM4-900, H/C: 3280633
Band, Inboard Boot
P/N: 44328-SB0-300, H/C: 1861483
Grease CV Joint Outboard
P/N: 08798-9004, H/C: 4011755
Grease CV Joint Inboard
P/N: 08798-9003, H/C: 4011748





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.


Failed part: P/N 44327-SM4-900
H/C 3280633

Defect code: 060

Contention code: B99