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2004 Acura 3.5RL

Differential Assembly: Removal

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Removal
  1. Obtain radio anti-theft code from customer. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain differential assembly gear oil.
  2. Remove axle shafts and intermediate shaft. See appropriate article in DRIVE AXLES. Remove extension shaft sealing bolt. Place shift lever in "P" position to lock secondary gear. Using Puller (07LAC-PW50100 or 07LAC-PW50101), disconnect extension shaft. See Fig 1.
  3. Remove splash shield. Remove bolts and lower plate located below differential assembly. See Fig 2. Reinstall bolts to hold steering gear in place, as bolts must be removed for lower plate removal.
  4. Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector, remove bolt, speed sensor assembly and "O" ring from differential assembly. Speed sensor assembly contains VSS and power steering speed sensor. DO NOT disconnect hoses for power steering at speed sensor assembly.
  5. Remove air cleaner housing. Remove power steering pump leaving hoses attached. Disconnect breather tube from clamp and remove right exhaust manifold cover.
  6. Remove 2 lower engine stop mount bolts. Support engine with chain hoist. Remove right and left upper engine mount brackets.
  7. Remove differential assembly mounting bolts, shim and differential assembly. See Fig 3.
Fig 1: Removing Extension Shaft
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