Acura RL. Manual - part 784
Fig. 238: Identifying Rear Differential Left Side Case And Rear Differential Right Side Case
With Torque Specifications
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6. Install the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLATION ).
7. Test-drive the vehicle.
8. Check the differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT ).
SIDE CASE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the rear differential (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the rear differential right side case (A), the rear differential left side case (B), the 8x14 mm
dowel pins (C), and the O-rings (D) from the rear differential center case (E).
Fig. 239: Identifying Rear Differential Right Side Case And Rear Differential Left Side Case
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3. Replace the new rear differential left side case and the new rear differential right side case.
4. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces. 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.
Left side case
NOTE:
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.
Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling
the differential with fluid.
2007 Acura RL
2005-08 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Differential - RL
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