Acura RL. Manual - part 350

Fig. 673: Removing Bearing Outer Race With Heat Gun 
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3. Install the 52 mm bearing outer race (A) until it bottoms in the transfer housing (B) using the driver and 

the attachment (52 x 55 mm); 

Fig. 674: Pressing Bearing Outer Race Into Transfer Housing 
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4. Install the 75 mm bearing outer race (A) and 65 mm bearing outer race (B) in the transfer housing (C), set 

the attachment (65 mm) and the tapered bearing race installer A over the races, and install the installer 
shaft through the attachment and installer. 

 

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Fig. 675: Identifying Bearing Outer Races And Transfer Housing 
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5. Tighten the installer shaft nut (A) to install the races (B) (C) into the transfer housing (D) securely. 

Fig. 676: Installing Races Using Race Installer 
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TRANSFER COVER TAPERED ROLLER BEARING OUTER RACE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 78 x 80 mm 07NAD-PX40100  

1. Remove the bearing outer race (A) and 80 mm thrust shim (B)from the transfer cover (C). If the bearing 

outer race is press-fitted, remove the outer race by heating the cover to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat 
gun (D). Do not heat the cover more than 212°F (100°C). 

NOTE:

Replace the bearing with a new one whenever the outer race is replaced.

 

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Fig. 677: Removing Bearing Outer Race With Heat Gun 
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2. Install the 80 mm thrust shim (A) and bearing outer race (B) in the transfer cover (C). 

Fig. 678: Identifying Thrust Shim And Bearing Outer Race 
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3. Drive the outer race securely in the cover using the driver and the attachment (78 x 80 mm) so there is no 

clearance between the outer race, thrust shim, and cover. 

 

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Fig. 679: Pressing Outer Race Into Cover 
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TRANSFER COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

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Driver 07749-0010000  

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Attachment, 65 mm 07JAD-SH30100  

1. Remove the oil seal from the transfer cover. 

Fig. 680: Removing Oil Seal From Transfer Cover 
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2. Install the new oil seal (A) in the transfer cover (B) to a height (C) of 0-1 mm (0-0.04 in.) above the cover 

surface using the driver and the attachment (65 mm). 

 

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