Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

NOTE: 

• How to read the torque specifications .
• Check that the AWD system indicator does not come on. If it does, check for AWD with intelligent control system DTCs.

1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Replace

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   1. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).

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   2. Remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), then drain the rear differential fluid.

   Fig 1: Drain Plug And Washer With Torque Specifications

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   3. Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug (A). 4. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B). 5. Refill the rear differential with rear differential fluid to the proper level. NOTE:  If you disassemble the differential, check the rear differential fluid level again after the AWD with intelligent control system check is finished. Add fluid if necessary.

   Recommended fluid:
   	Honda DPSF-II

   Fluid Capacity:
   	1.2 L (1.3 US qt) at fluid change
   	1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at overhaul

   Fig 2: Oil Filler Plug And Washer With Torque Specifications

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   6. Install the oil filler plug (A) with a new sealing washer (B).

3. Rear Differential Fluid After Replacement - Check

   1. Apply the parking brake and block all wheels. 2. Enter the maintenance mode and start the engine Let it idle more than 6 seconds, then turn the engine off. Repeat this step three more times. 3. Shift the transmission to D position/mode while pressing the brake pedal firmly. Press the accelerator pedal for 2 seconds, then let it idle. Repeat this step three more times. 4. Check that the AWD system indicator does not come on. If it does, check for AWD with intelligent control system DTCs .

4. AWD System - Air Bleed 
5. Rear Differential Fluid - Check
6. Maintenance Minder - Reset

   1. If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the rear differential fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge . If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the rear differential fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS .