Parts for your 2007 Honda Accord-Driveshafts

2007 Honda Accord driveshafts: what they do and how to look after them

For the 2007 Honda Accord sold in Australia and New Zealand, driveshafts are absolutely relevant. Factory technical literature for the 2003–2007 Accord platform (Honda Service Manual), common parts catalogues, and the Haynes manual all confirm it’s a front‑wheel drive setup that uses two front driveshafts (also called CV axle half‑shafts). There’s no rear propeller shaft because there’s no rear differential or AWD system on this model range.

Those front driveshafts transfer engine torque from the transaxle to the front hubs, all while steering and suspension are moving up and down. They do this via constant‑velocity (CV) joints at each end, protected by flexible rubber boots packed with grease. When everything’s healthy, the car pulls cleanly, quietly, and without shudder.

As part of routine servicing, it’s wise to give the CV boots a proper look under the bonnet and behind the front wheels. A quick torch check for splits, loose clamps or grease spray around the inner guards can save a lot of coin. Torn boots let grit in and fling grease out, and that’s what kills CV joints.

• Common symptoms: clicking on turns, vibration on acceleration, a rhythmic knock, or visible grease around the wheel or subframe.
• Service tips: inspect boots every service, especially after rough roads, fix any clamp weeps early, keep an ear out for changes after tyre rotations.

If a CV boot is just torn and the joint hasn’t run dry or gone crunchy, a boot kit is a tidy fix. If the joint’s noisy or worn, replacing the whole driveshaft is the reliable play. When fitting shafts, use new axle nuts and cotter pins, torque the axle nut to the specification in the Honda manual, and check the hub bearing for play while you’re there. It’s also smart to inspect the transaxle output seals, if one’s weeping, replace it before refitting the shaft and top up with the correct fluid (Honda ATF-Z1 originally, superseded by Honda ATF DW‑1, or Honda MTF for manuals as specified in Honda documentation).

A post‑repair wheel alignment check is worthwhile if the knuckle’s been moved. Quality new or remanufactured shafts with properly crimped boots will usually go the distance for many more kilometres, keeping the Accord smooth, quiet, and ready for the next road trip.

• Does a 2007 Honda Accord have a rear driveshaft?
  No. It’s front‑wheel drive, so it uses two front CV axle driveshafts and has no rear prop shaft or rear differential.
• How long do Accord driveshafts last?
  With intact boots, many run well past 150,000–250,000 km. Replace if there’s clicking on turns, torn boots, or vibration under load.
• Can they keep driving with a torn CV boot?
  Not recommended. A short stint might be possible, but grease loss and grit ingress quickly wear the joint. Repair the boot or replace the shaft promptly.