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Differential Carrier and Final Driven Gear Replacement

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NOTE: Inspect and adjust the carrier bearing preload whenever the differential carrier is replaced.
  1. Remove the final driven gear (A) from the differential carrier (B).
    NOTE: The final driven gear bolts (C) have left-hand threads.
    Fig 1: Driven Gear, Differential Carrier And Driven Gear Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08066860Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the final driven gear on the differential carrier in the direction shown.
  3. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.