MAT wrote:
>>that installation should be easy - definitely don't need a spring
>>compressor. just make sure you get the alignment checked afterwards &
>>you'll be set. /driveshafts/ on honda don't "pop out".
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> Thanks JB. I've been studying the FSM and am ready for the install. THough
> I've read a handful of accounts from people warning against letting the
> driveshaft slide out of the trans. making for a difficult reinsertion. Is
> it because of errant forces during the separation of the ball joint? I will
> try to get the special separator tool from Autozone on loan.
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i think the only ball joint you need to separate is the steering tie
rod. other than that, you have two bolts at the top & two at the
bottom. the rest of the suspension can stay in place i believe. don't
even need to break the brake lines.

the only thing about driveshafts is making sure that the ends remain
clean, or at least, don't get reinserted dirty. it is possible to mess
up a driveshaft by pulling on the end as opposed to prying the "tulip"
end out of the transmission, but again, don't fixate on them - i really
don't think you're going to need to go that far.