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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1983 Honda Prelude Automatic
Disassembly & Reassembly: Disassembly
1983 Honda Prelude AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
- Remove dust boot retaining band from inner CV joint. Slide boot back away from joint. Remove and discard inner CV joint spring clip. Separate joint housing from axle shaft.
- On Civic models, wipe grease from joint. Remove large snap ring and separate shaft with ball bearing from housing. On Accord and Prelude models, remove snap ring. Slide spider and rollers off shaft. On all models, remove inner retaining band from dust boot and slide boot off shaft.
- On Civic models, remove retaining band from damper weight and slide weight off shaft. On all models, remove outer retaining band from outer CV joint and clean joint of grease to check operation of joint.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.