2007 Acura RLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Assembly Installation

  1. Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent, and dry with compressed air. Then apply transmission fluid to the contact area.
  2. Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission, and install the transfer assembly (B) on the transmission.
    Fig 1: Dowel Pin And Transfer Assembly Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05495631Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the previously made reference mark (C).
    Fig 2: Reference Mark Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Torque Specifications
    G05495632Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Secure the transfer breather tube bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather tube (B) over the breather pipe (C). If the breather tube was removed from the clamp, install the tube at the dot (D) on the clamp (E).
    Fig 3: Transfer Breather Tube Bracket, Breather Tube And Breather Pipe With Torque Specifications
    G05495633Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C).
    Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe Nuts And Gaskets With Torque Specifications
    G05495634Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  6 ).
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