2012 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: Installing Transfer Assembly On Transmission With Torque Specifications
    G07362750Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference marks (C). Make sure you use new mounting nuts.
    Fig 2: Installing Propeller Shaft To Transfer Companion Flange With Torque Specifications
    G07362751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Secure the transfer breather hose bracket (A) on the transfer assembly with the bolt, and connect the breather hose (B) over the breather pipe (C) with the dot mark (D) to the rear side of the vehicle. If the breather hose was removed from the clamp (E), install the hose at the dot (F) on the clamp.
    Fig 3: Connecting Breather Hose Over Breather Pipe With Torque Specifications
    G07362752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts and new gaskets (B) (C).
    Fig 4: Installing Exhaust Pipe With Self-Locking Nuts And Gaskets With Torque Specifications
    G07362753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Refill the transfer assembly with the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT  ).
  7. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step  7 ).
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