Acura RL. Manual - part 348

Fig. 659: Setting Dial Indicator On Transfer Companion Flange 
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2. Measure transfer gear backlash. 

Standard: 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in.)  

Total Starting Torque Measurement  

3. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damaging the transfer 

housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise. 

Fig. 660: Measuring Starting Torque At Companion Flange 
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4. Rotate the transfer companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.  

5. Measure the starting torque at the companion flange (C) using a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E). 

Standard: 2.12-3.45 N.m  

(21.6-35.2 kgf.cm, 18.7-30.6 lbf.in.) 

 

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6. If the starting torque is out of standard, disassemble the transfer assembly and repair it.  

DISASSEMBLY 

Exploded View 

Fig. 661: Exploded View Of Transfer Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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Special Tools Required  

Companion flange holder 07XAB-0010101 

 

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1. Remove the transfer cover (A) from the transfer housing (B). 

Fig. 662: Identifying Transfer Cover, Transfer Housing And Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft 
Assembly 
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2. Remove the transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft assembly (C), 25 mm thrust shim (D), and tapered roller 

bearing (E).  

3. Remove the O-ring (F) from the cover.  

4. Drain the transfer fluid (hypoid gear oil) from the transfer housing.  

5. Cut the lock tab on the locknut using a chisel. 

Fig. 663: Cutting Lock 
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6. Secure the transfer housing in a bench vise with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer housing, 

always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise. 

Fig. 664: Removing Transfer Housing Nut 
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7. Install the companion flange holder on the companion flange, then loosen the locknut.  

8. Remove the companion flange holder.  

9. Remove the locknut (A), conical spring washer (B), back-up ring (C), O-ring (D), and companion flange 

(E) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (F). 

Fig. 665: Identifying Locknut, Conical Spring Washer, Back-Up Ring, O-Ring And Companion 
Flange 
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10. Remove the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear) (A) from the transfer housing (B), then remove the thrust 

washer (C) and transfer spacer (D) from the transfer output shaft (hypoid gear). 

 

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