Acura RL. Manual - part 776

Fig. 168: Identifying Hypoid Gear Speed Sensor With Torque Specifications 
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2. Remove the hypoid gear speed sensor (B).  

3. Install the hypoid gear speed sensor with a new O-ring (C) in the reverse order of removal.  

SH-AWD CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the rear seat (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).  

3. Loosen the SH-AWD control unit mounting bolts (A), then remove the SH-AWD control unit (B). 

Fig. 169: Identifying SH-AWD Control Unit Mounting Bolts 
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4. Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (C).  

5. Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal. 

NOTE:

The SH-AWD control unit must be initialized (see SH-AWD DIFFERENTIAL 
CLUTCH TORQUE MEMORIZATION ) after replacement, otherwise the SH-
AWD system will not function.

 

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SH-AWD RELAY REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear seat (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).  

3. Remove the SH-AWD relay (A). 

Fig. 170: Identifying SH-AWD Relay 
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4. Install the SH-AWD relay in the reverse order of removal.  

REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT REPLACEMENT

 

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Fig. 171: Identifying Rear Differential Mount With Torque Specifications 
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL 

1. Drain the differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND 

REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL ).  

3. Disconnect the rear differential harness connectors (A, B). 

 

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Fig. 172: Identifying Rear Differential Harness Connectors
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4. Disconnect the breather hose (C).  

5. Using a pair of screwdrivers, pry out both inboard joints (A) from the differential (B). 

Fig. 173: Identifying Differential And Inboard Joints 
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6. Place the transmission jack under the rear differential (A). 

Fig. 174: Identifying Transmission Jack Under Rear Differential And Mounting Bolts 
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7. Remove the differential's rear mounting bolts (B).  

8. Remove the differential's front mounting bolts. 

 

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