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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2007RIDGELINE RTSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS
Transfer Assembly Removal
2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Transfer Assembly Removal
- Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is supported securely (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
- Shift the transmission into the N position.
- Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
- Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
- Remove the front subframe stiffener.
- Remove exhaust pipe A and its mount (B).
- 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.
- Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and the transfer companion flange (C).
- Separate the propeller shaft from the transfer companion flange.
- Remove the transfer assembly from the transmission.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.