Required tools and materials:
* Wrench set
* Screwdriver set
* Shaft extension (optional)
* New drive shaft
* Grease for CV joints
* Brake cleaner
* Gloves
* Jack and supports
Steps to replace the drive on a Honda Civic 4D automatic transmission:
1. Preparation
* Place the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
* Wear gloves and gather the necessary tools and materials.
2. Lifting the car
*Raise the front of the car using a jack and support it with stands for safety.
3. Removing the wheel
* Loosen the wheel nuts and remove it.
4. Disconnecting the lower ball joint
* Locate the lower ball joint at the bottom of the suspension strut.
*Use a wrench to loosen the ball nut and remove it.
*Use a drift to remove the ball joint from the control arm.
5. Disconnecting the steering rod
*Locate the tie rod attached to the wheel hub.
*Use a wrench to loosen the nut and remove it.
* Bend the tie rod to the side so that it is not in the way.
6. Disconnecting the drive from the gearbox
* Follow the drive shaft to where it connects to the transmission.
* Using a shaft extension (if necessary), disconnect the drive from the transmission housing.
7. Disconnecting the drive from the wheel hub
*Follow the drive shaft to the wheel hub.
*Use a wrench to loosen the nuts holding the drive to the hub.
* Carefully knock the drive out of the hub.
8. Cleaning and lubrication
* Clean the shaft splines and the inside of the wheel hub with brake cleaner.
* Apply a small amount of CV joint grease to the drive shaft splines.
9. Installing a new drive
* Insert the new drive into the hub and secure it with nuts.
* Reinstall the drive in the gearbox.
10. Assembly
* Connect the tie rod to the hub and tighten the nut.
* Attach the lower ball joint to the control arm and tighten the nut.
* Install the wheel and tighten the nuts.
11. Lowering the car
* Lower the vehicle from the jack and remove the jack stands.
12. Check
* Start the engine and check if the drive functions correctly.
* Drive the vehicle for a short time and listen for any unusual noises or vibrations.
Adviсe:
* Replace both drives if one of them fails.
* Make sure the new drive is the same length and type as the original one.
* Be careful when handling the drives as they are fragile.
* After completing the replacement, calibrate the wheel speed sensors.