The final shaft-drive assembly is durable and reliable, but like all things mechanical it will, sooner or later, require remedial maintenance, both mechanically and probably cosmetically, the latter not being essential, just desirable!
A number of shaft-drive associated components you may wish to consider listed below:
Add as many new parts as you wish to the same shopping cart, new bolts 9010937100092000080160B957000803200 & washers 9410108200 for example, and still only pay the same single fixed price shipping cost.
Please be aware that this component may have other applications on other Honda machinery, so always check the part-number is right for your model prior to ordering.
Pro-workshop gasket sealant 08C70K0234M easy to apply with perfect results.