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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2007RIDGELINE RTSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTRANSFER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Transfer Assembly Installation

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Transfer Assembly Installation

Clean the areas where the transfer assembly contacts the transmission with solvent or carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then apply transmission fluid to the contact area.
Install the dowel pin (A) in the transmission.

Fig 1: Transfer Assembly And Fasteners With Torque Specifications
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Insert the one 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (length: 105 mm) (B) in the rear upper of the transfer housing, then install the transfer assembly (C) on the transmission.
Install the propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C).

Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Flange And Fasteners With Torque Specifications
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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) on the hose facing out.

Fig 3: Transfer Breather Hose Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Install exhaust pipe A with the new self-locking nuts, its mount (B), and new gaskets (C) (D).

Fig 4: Exhaust Pipe With Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Install the front subframe stiffener with new mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Front Subframe Stiffener With Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Refill the transfer assembly with transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil), if necessary (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT ).
Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 ).

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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.