Acura RL. Manual - part 343

74. Install the ATF dipstick tube (A) with the new O-ring (B). 

Fig. 629: Identifying ATF Dipstick Tube With Torque Specifications 
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75. Install the ATF dipstick (C) in its tube.  

A/T DIFFERENTIAL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

 

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Fig. 630: Exploded View Of A/T Differential 
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BACKLASH INSPECTION 

1. Install the driveshaft and intermediate shaft into the differential assembly.  

2. Carefully clamp the driveshaft (A) in a vise (B). 

 

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Fig. 631: Measuring Backlash Of Final Driven Gear 
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3. Place the intermediate shaft (C) on a V-block (D), then hold the intermediate shaft with locking pliers (E). 

4. Measure backlash of the final driven gear (F) with a dial indicator (G). If the backlash is not within the 

standard, replace the differential carrier. 

Standard (New): 1.2-1.8 mm (0.047-0.071 in.)  

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, FINAL DRIVEN GEAR, AND TRANSFER DRIVE GEAR 
REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the final driven gear (A) and transfer drive gear (B) from the differential carrier (C). 

NOTE:

Inspect and adjust the bearing preload whenever the carrier is replaced.

NOTE:

The final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.

 

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Fig. 632: Identifying Final Driven Gear, Transfer Drive Gear And Differential Carrier With 
Torque Specifications 
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2. Install the final driven gear with the chamfered side on the inner bore facing the differential carrier.  

3. Install the bolts through the differential carrier to the transfer drive gear.  

4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern.  

CARRIER BEARING REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

Attachment, 45 x 55 mm 07MAD-PR90100 

1. Remove the carrier bearing (A) with a commercially available bearing puller (B), bearing separator (C), 

and stepped adapter (D). 

NOTE:

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The bearing and outer race should be replaced as a set.  

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Inspect and adjust the bearing preload whenever the bearing is replaced.  

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Check the bearing for wear and rough rotation. If the bearing is OK, 
removal is not necessary.  

 

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