Right A/T Differential Oil Seal Replacement

Right A/T Differential Oil Seal Replacement





Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Right Front Wheel





1. Remove the right front wheel.

3. Front Splash Shield





1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the clips (B) that secure the front inner fender and the front splash shield (C) to the body.

2. From under the front bumper (D), remove the clips (E).

3. From under the body, remove the clips (F), then pull out the front splash shield.

4. ATF - Replacement





1. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the ATF.

2. Reinstall the drain plug using a new sealing washer (B).

5. Right Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side Disconnection





1. Remove the flange bolt (A).

2. Remove the flange nuts (B).

3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (C) from the lower arm.

6. Driveshaft Front Right, Inboard Side - Disconnection





1. Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate shaft using a drift punch and a hammer.

NOTE: Do not pull on the driveshaft (B), or the inboard joint may come apart.





2. Remove the set ring (A) from the intermediate shaft.

7. A/T Intermediate Shaft Assembly





1. Remove the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B).





2. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizontal until it is clear of the differential to prevent damaging the oil seal (B).

8. Warm Up TWC Bracket





1. Remove the warm up TWC bracket (A).

9. Engine Oil Filter and Filter Base





1. Remove the engine oil filter base (A) and O-rings (B).

10. Right Differential Oil Seal





1. Remove the oil seal (A) using the pry bar (B).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the torque converter housing while removing the oil seal.

Installation

1. Right Differential Oil Seal





1. Install a new oil seal (A) flush with the torque converter housing using the 65 mm oil seal driver.

NOTE: Apply a light coat of clean ATF on oil seal before installation.

2. Engine Oil Filter and Filter Base





1. Install the engine oil filter base (A) using new O-rings (B).

3. Warm Up TWC Bracket





1. Install the warm up TWC bracket (A).

4. A/T Intermediate Shaft Assembly





1. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

2. Insert the intermediate shaft (A) into the differential correctly.

NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (B).





3. Install the two dowel bolts (A) and the flange bolt (B).

5. Driveshaft Front Right, Inboard Side - Reconnection





1. Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft.





2. Apply 0.5-1.0 g (0.018-0.035 oz) of molybdenum grease to the whole splined surface (A) of the right driveshaft.

3. After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the intermediate shaft.





4. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the intermediate shaft thoroughly with solvent, then dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

5. Insert the inboard end (A) of the driveshaft into the intermediate shaft (B) until the set ring (C) locks in the groove (D).

6. Right Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side Reconnection





1. Connect the lower ball joint (A) to the lower arm.

2. Install new flange nuts and a new flange bolt in the sequence shown.

7. Front Splash Shield





1. Install the front splash shield (A), then install the bolts (B) and the clips (C, D). Make sure the clips snap into place securely.

8. Right Front Wheel





1. Install the right front wheel.

9. Driveshaft After Install Check

1. Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

10. ATF - Replacement





1. Remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.





2. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the dipstick guide tube opening (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Always use ATF DW-1 (genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.












3. Insert the dipstick (A) into the guide tube aligning the notch (B) with the guide tab (C).





4. Remove the dipstick.

5. Make sure the fluid level is between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B) on the dipstick.

6. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch with the guide tab.

11. Warm Up The Engine

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load in P or N until the radiator fan comes on.

2. Park the vehicle on level ground.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

12. ATF Level Check





NOTE:
* Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
* Check the fluid level within 60-90 seconds after turning the engine off.
* Higher fluid level may be indicated if the radiator fan comes on twice or more.

1. Remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.

2. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch (B) with the guide tab (C).





3. Remove the dipstick, and check the ATF level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).

4. If the ATF level is below the lower mark, check for fluid leaks at the transmission, the hoses, and the line joints. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is below the lower mark, one or more of these symptoms may occur:
* Transmission damage.
* Vehicle does not move in any gear.
* Vehicle accelerates poorly, and engine revs up abnormally high when starting off in forward and reverse positions.
* Engine vibrates at idle.

5. If the ATF level is above the upper mark, drain the ATF to proper level.

NOTE: If the vehicle is driven when the ATF level is above the upper mark, the vehicle may creep forward while in N, or have shifting problems.





6. If necessary, fill the transmission with ATF through the dipstick guide tube opening (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Do not fill the fluid above the upper mark. Always use ATF DW-1 (genuine Honda automatic transmission fluid). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

7. Insert the dipstick into the guide tube aligning the notch with the guide tab.

13. Engine Oil Level - Check





1. Remove the dipstick, and wipe off the dipstick, then reinstall the dipstick.

2. Remove the dipstick.

3. Check the engine oil level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).

4. If the engine oil level is near or below the lower mark check for oil leakage, and add the engine oil to bring it to the upper mark.

14. Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

5. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic position.

15. Caster - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the caster angle.















* If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.
* If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

16. Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the camber angle.















* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

17. Front Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

2. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

3. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

18. Turning Angle - Inspection





Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.














2. If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

3. If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

19. Test Drive

1. Test-drive the vehicle.

20. HDS DLC - Connection





1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

21. Maintenance Minder Reset

1. Reset the Maintenance Minder. Description and Operation