Transfer Assembly: Disassembly

2008 Acura MDXSECTION Disassembly

Exploded View 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transfer Housing With Torque Specification
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Special Tools Required 

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0010101

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.
  1. Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Cover Of Transfer Housing
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  2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), 25 mm thrust shim (D), and tapered roller bearing (E).
  3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the cover.
  4. Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing.
  5. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lock Tab On Locknut
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  6. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damaging the transfer housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise.
    Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Housing In Bench Vise
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  7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loose the locknut.
  8. Remove the companion flange holder.
  9. Remove the locknut (A), conical spring washer (B), back-up ring (C), O-ring (D), and companion flange (E) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F).
    Fig 5: Identifying Locknut , Conical Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring, O-Ring, And Companion Flange
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  10. Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the thrust washer (C) and transfer spacer (D) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear).
    Fig 6: Identifying Transfer Output Shaft, Transfer Housing, Thrust Washer And Transfer Spacer
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  11. Remove the oil seal (A) and tapered roller bearing (B) from the transfer housing (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Seal, Tapered Roller Bearing And Transfer Housing
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.