Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
10.
Remove the intermediate shaft bolts (one flange bolt and two dowel bolts).
11.
Remove the exhaust pipe bracket (two bolts).
12.
With its heat shield attached, carefully slide the intermediate shaft out of the differential.
13.
Remove the heat shield from the intermediate shaft, and place a new one on the shaft.
14.
Carefully slide the end of the intermediate shaft back into the differential, making sure not to damage the differential oil seal.
15.
Reinstall the exhaust pipe bracket, and torque its bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
16.
Reinstall the intermediate shaft bolts, and torque them to 39 Nm (29 lb-ft).
17.
Reinstall the intermediate shaft heat shield bolts, and torque them to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
18.
Reattach exhaust pipe A to the warm-up catalytic converters with two new front gaskets and six new nuts. Torque the nuts to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
19.
Reattach exhaust pipe A to the TWC with a new rear gasket and three new nuts. Torque the nuts to 33 Nm (25 lb-ft).
20.
Reconnect exhaust pipe A to its rubber hanger.
21.
Slide the inboard end of the driveshaft into the intermediate shaft until the driveshaft set ring locks in place. Slide the outboard end of the
driveshaft into the wheel hub.
22.
Reattach the knuckle to the damper assembly, then install new damper bolts and nuts. Make sure the reference marks you made on the damper
assembly line up with the bolts. Torque the damper nuts to 157 Nm (116 lb-ft).
23.
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut.
24.
Install the new spindle nut, and torque it to 285 Nm (210 lb-ft). After torquing the nut, stake its shoulder to the end of the driveshaft with a drift.
25.
Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the right front wheel, then reinstall the wheel. On Pilots, torque the wheel nuts to 108 Nm (80 lb-ft).
On Ridgelines, torque the wheel nuts to 127 Nm (94 lb-ft).
26.
Turn the right front wheel by hand while checking for interference between the driveshaft and any parts. If you find interference, recheck your
work.
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