Acura RL. Manual - part 780

Fig. 202: Identifying Input Shaft, Low Clutch And Planetary Carrier 
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13. Remove the two 8 x 51.5 mm pipes (A), and the two 8 x 35 mm pipes (B). 

Fig. 203: Identifying Pipes 
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14. Remove the 45 x 67 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) with a commercially available seal remover. 

 

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Fig. 204: Removing Oil Seal 
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15. Remove the 45 x 65 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) with a commercially available seal remover. 

Fig. 205: Removing Oil Seal 
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16. Install a new 45 x 65 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) with the driver and driver handle. 

Fig. 206: Installing Oil Seal 
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17. Install a new 45 x 67 x 6.5 mm oil seal (A) with the driver and driver handle. 

Fig. 207: Installing Oil Seal 
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18. Install the two 8 x 51.5 mm pipes (A), the two 8 x 35 mm pipes (B), and the planetary carrier (C). 

Fig. 208: Identifying Pipes And Planetary Carrier With Torque Specifications 
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19. Install the planetary carrier (A), low clutch (B) and input shaft (C) as an assembly, then remove the 

wire. 

 

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Fig. 209: Identifying Planetary Carrier, Low Clutch And Input Shaft 
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20. Install the high clutch (D).  

21. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surface. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001) to the sealing 

surface. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil leakage. 

22. Install the two 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (A) and the 8 x 130 mm pipe (B). 

NOTE:

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You must assemble the housings with you do in 5 minutes after 
applying the liquid gasket. If not, the sealing surface must be 
cleaned, and the liquid gasket reapplied.  

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Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling 
the differential with fluid. 

Fig. 210: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area 
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