"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote
> Given the limitations with the above techniques for
> removing the outer
> joint, it's a whole lot easier to buy a remanufactured
> shaft with a warranty
> and just replace the whole thing. Honda sells a high
> quality rebuilt shaft
> and you can check the price and availability at
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com or
> http://www.slhonda.com.

I happened to check this a few weeks ago for a school
assignment. Majestic (site one above) wants about $130 +
shipping/handling for the remanned OEM shaft. Not sure what
the warranty is. One has to ship Majestic the core to get
the price above.

Napa and Autozone want about $70, which also already takes
into account submission of the core. Both provide a lifetime
warranty.

Make sure you get the exact same diameter, length and spline
count from Napa and Autozone.

A literature review on this subject indicates that most
shops now just replace the halfshaft. It's way cheaper both
parts wise and labor time wise.

Hopefully returning the part the OP purchased is still an
option.