Driveshaft Dynamic Damper Replacement

1.Remove the inboard joint.

2.Remove the dynamic damper bands. Be careful not to damage the dynamic damper.

  • If the boot band is a welded type, cut the boot band.
  • If the boot band is a double loop type, lift up the band bend, and push it into the clip.
  • If the boot band is a low profile type, pinch the boot band using a commercially available boot band pincers.

3.Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape (A) to prevent damage to the dynamic damper.

Right driveshaft
Except K20Z2 engine model: 

Left driveshaft
All M/T models, K20Z2 engine A/T model: 

Left driveshaft
All A/T models, K20Z2 engine model: 

4.Remove the dynamic damper. Be careful not to damage the dynamic damper.

5.Adjust the position of the new dynamic damper to the figure follow.

R16A1 or R18A1 engine models: 
 Left driveshaft: 
 M/T: 292.5-297.5 mm (11.70-11.90 in.) 
A/T: 274.5-279.5 mm (10.98-11.18 in.) 
Right driveshaft: 
 M/T: 292.5-297.5 mm (11.70-11.90 in.) 
A/T: 558-563 mm (22.32-22.52 in.) 

K20Z2 engine models: 
 Left driveshaft: 
 M/T: 292.5-297.5 mm (11.70-11.90 in.) 
A/T: 292.5-297.5 mm (11.70-11.90 in.) 

 

6.Install the dynamic damper band.

7.Install the inboard joint.