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2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Differential Installation

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Differential Installation
  1. Raise the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then connect the breather tube (A) to the rear differential.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Differential
    G03689774Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Raise the rear differential to the mounting level, then install the mounting bolts (A) and washer (B).
    Fig 2: Rear Differential Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G03689775Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Connect the 6P (C) and 2P (D) connectors.
  4. Install the rear driveshaft (see REAR DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  5. Install the new rear differential (A) onto the propeller shaft (B), by aligning the reference mark (C). Make sure you use new mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Differential Onto Propeller Shaft By Aligning Reference Mark
    G03689776Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Attach the propeller shaft to the transfer and the rear differential by aligning the reference marks (see PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION ).
  7. Refill the differential with recommended fluid (see DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT  ).
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