2012 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Assembly Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely.
  2. Shift the transmission into N.
  3. Remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Drain Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) With Torque Specifications
    G08066895Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  6. Remove the front subframe stiffener.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Subframe Stiffener
    G08066896Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove exhaust pipe A (see J37A4 ENGINE (WITH SH-AWD) ).
  8. Remove the bolt securing the transfer breather hose bracket (A), and disconnect the breather hose (B) from the breather pipe (C) on the transfer assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Breather Hose Bracket, Breather Hose And Breather Pipe
    G08066897Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Make reference marks (A) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
    Fig 4: Making Reference Marks Across Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange
    G08066898Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Separate the No. 1 propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
  11. Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
    Fig 5: Removing Transfer Assembly From Transmission
    G08066899Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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  • • 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.

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