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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2007RIDGELINE RTSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR DIFFERENTIAL
2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS
Rear Differential
2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Rear Differential
- Special Tools
- Component Location Index
- General Troubleshooting Information
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- System Description
- Circuit Diagram
- DTC Troubleshooting
- Notes
- DTC 21-1, 21-2, 22-1, 22-2: Front Wheel Sensors
- DTC 23-1, 23-2, 24-1, 24-2: Rear Wheel Sensors
- DTC 26-1: VSA Modulator Control Unit or Wire Harness
- DTC 37-1, 38-1: Engine RPM Signal Circuit
- DTC 41-1, 41-2: CAN Communication (PCM/VSA System)
- DTC 42-1, 42-2, 43-1: Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
- DTC 44-1: VTM-4 Relay
- DTC 51-1, 52-1, 53-1, 53-2, 54-1: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil
- DTC 53-2, 55-1, 56-1, 57-1, 58-1: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil
- DTC 59-1: Right/Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Power Supply
- DTC 73-1: MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) Sensor, or PCM
- DTC 76-1: Rear Differential Clutch Warning System
- DTC 77-1: Pcm
- DTC 78-1: VTM-4 Control Unit
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- The VTM-4 indicator comes on, but no DTCs are stored in any system VTM-4, VSA, or PGM-FI
- The VTM-4 indicator does not come on
- The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on when the VTM-4 LOCK button is pressed
- The VTM-4 LOCK indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON (II) and does not go off
- The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on for about 4 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON (II)
- Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement
- Rear Differential Function Test
- Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement
- VTM-4 LOCK Switch Test/Replacement
- VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement
- VTM-4 Relay Replacement
- Rear Differential Breather, Line, and Hose Replacement
- Differential Mount Replacement
- Differential Removal
- Backlash Inspection
- Differential Installation
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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.