Transfer Assembly Installation

2011 Acura RDX 2.3 TB1SECTION 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 With Torque Specifications
    G08051041Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).
    Fig 2: Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange With Torque Specifications
    G08051042Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and install the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot (D) facing toward the rear.
    Fig 3: Transfer Breather Hose, Bracket And Pipe With Torque Specifications
    G08051043Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the three-way catalytic converter (A) with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C).
    Fig 4: Three-Way Catalytic Converter And Gaskets With Torque Specifications
    G08051044Courtesy 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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