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2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Transfer Assembly: Reassembly

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Reassembly

Special Tools Required

Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
Attachment, 35 mm I.D. 07746-0030400
Driver 07749-0010000
Oil seal driver attachment 07GAD-PG40100 or 07GAD-PG40101
Companion flange holder 07XAB-0020100
Attachment, 78 x 80 mm 07NAD-PX40100

NOTE:

While reassembling the transfer assembly:
- Check and adjust the transfer gear tooth contact.
- Measure and adjust the transfer gear backlash.
- Check and adjust the tapered roller bearing starting torque.
Coat all parts with ATF during reassembly.
Replace the tapered roller bearing and the bearing outer race as a set if either part is replaced.
Replace the transfer hypoid drive gear and the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) as a set if either part is replaced.

Select the 40 mm thrust shim if the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) is replaced. Calculate the thickness of the 40 mm thrust shim using the formula below (see Fig 1), and select the shim from the following table.

Fig 1: Calculating Thrust Shim Thickness Formula (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.