Intermediate Shaft Removal/Installation

Fig. 2 Intermediate Shaft Removal. Civic 4WD Wagon & Prelude:

1. Drain transaxle fluid, then remove three intermediate shaft attaching bolts, Fig. 2.
2. Lower bearing support case, then remove intermediate shaft from differential. To prevent damage to the differential oil seal, hold intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of differential.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Torque intermediate shaft attaching bolts to 29 ft. lbs.