Honda CR-V: Differential Disassembly
Special Tools Required
- Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
- Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B
1. Remove the drain plug (A) and the oil filler plug (B)
with sealing washers (C).

2. Raise the locknut tab (A) from the groove of the
clutch guide, making sure the tab completely clears
the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.

3. Install the companion flange holder (A) and holder handle (B) on the
companion flange.

4. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab
(B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch
guide.

Torque: 147 N.m (15.0 kgf.m, 108 Ibf*ft)
5. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C).

6. Remove any dirt from inside the groove in the
clutch guide, then loosen the locknut.
7. Remove the locknut (A), the disc spring washer (B),
the back-up ring (C), the O-ring (D), and the
companion flange (E).

8. Remove the eight mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross
pattern in several steps, then remove the torque
control differential case (B) and the dowel pins (C).

9. Remove the shim (A) and the clutch assembly (B).

10. Remove the six steel balls (A), the base cam (B), the
thrust needle bearings (C), and the pressure plate
(D).
NOTE: Do not lose the steel balls.

11. Remove the oil pump drives haft.

12. Remove the oil pump body assembly (A), the oil
pump pin (B), the dowel pins (C), the magnet (D),
and the ATF strainer (E).

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Exploded View
Special Tools Required
Holder handle 07JAB-001020A
Companion flange holder 07RAB-TB4010B
1. Apply differential fluid to the rubber pinion of the
ATF strainer (A), then install the A
Exploded View
Differential Installation
1. Install rear differential mount assembly A to the
rear differential assembly (B).
2. Jack up the rear differential.
3. Install the new set rings (A) onto t
Special Tools
Oil Seal Driver
Attachment, 52 x 55 mm
Half Shaft Base
Threaded Adapter, 24 x 1.5 mm
Threaded Adapter, 26 x 1.5 mm
Attachment, 35 mm I.D.
Driver
Inner Handle, 30 mm
Oil Seal
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NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
If DTC P0101, P0108, P1128, and/or P1129 are stored
at the same time as DTC P2221, troubleshoot those
DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P2221.
1. Turn the ignit
NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure,
review SRS Precautions and Procedures.
1. Erase the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the
SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and
then goes off.
Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is DTC 71-2x
indicated?
YES-G
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