RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
10. Remove the vinyl tape.
Outboard Joint Side
1. Remove the boot bands (A). Lift up the three tabs (B) with a screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the boot and dynamic damper.
Ear Clamp Type
2. Slide the outboard boot (A) partially to the inboard joint side. Be careful not to damage the boot.
3. Wipe off the grease to expose the driveshaft and the outboard joint inner race.
4. Make a mark (A) on the driveshaft (B) at the same position of the outboard joint end (C).
5. Carefully clamp the driveshaft in a vise.
6. Remove the outboard joint (A) using the special tool and a commercially available 5/8" x 18 UNF slide hammer (B).
7. Remove the driveshaft from the vise.