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Rear Differential Installation

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  1. Place the rear differential on a transmission jack.
  2. Install a new set ring (A) into the groove (B) of the rear differential left side.
    Fig 1: Identifying Set Ring And Groove Of Rear Differential Left Side
    G08052804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If the original differential is being reinstalled, replace the set rings.
  4. Raise the rear differential to the appropriate position on the transmission jack.
  5. Connect the ground cable (A) to the rear differential.
    Fig 2: Left Solenoid 4P Connector, Harness Clips, Ground Cable And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052805Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Connect the left solenoid 4P connector (B), then install the harness clips (C).
  7. Raise the rear differential a little on the transmission jack.
  8. Connect the breather hose (A) to the breather pipe (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Breather Hose, Breather Pipe, Right Solenoid 4P Connector And Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor 2P Connector
    G08052806Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Connect the right solenoid 4P connector (C) and the rear differential fluid temperature sensor 2P connector (D), then install the harness clips (E).
  10. Raise the rear differential to the mounting level.
  11. Apply appropriate grease to the left rear driveshaft inboard joint (see step 1 under REAR DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  12. Insert the left rear driveshaft inboard joint (A) into the rear differential.
    Fig 4: Left Rear Driveshaft Inboard Joint And Mounting Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08052807Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Temporarily install the rear differential front mounting bracket bolts (B).
  14. Loosen the rear differential front mounting bolts (C).
  15. Install the new rear differential rear mounting bolts (D and E) and tighten them to the specified torque in the sequence shown.
  16. Replace the rear differential front mounting bolts, and tighten them to the specified torque.
  17. Tighten the rear differential front mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque.
  18. Attach the propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure.
    Fig 5: Reference Mark On Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential Companion Flange With Torque Specifications
    G08052808Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Install the right rear driveshaft (see REAR DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  20. Install a new gasket (A) and the muffler (B) with new nuts (C).
    Fig 6: Gasket, Muffler And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G08052809Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  21. Install the rear wheels.
  22. Install the spare tire.
  23. Refill the rear differential with the recommended fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
  24. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  25. Test-drive the vehicle.
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