Honda CR-V: Differential Mount Replacement
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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 the driveshafts,
then insert the drives hafts into the rear differential.

4. Lift the rear differential up into position, then push
on both driveshafts to lock the set rings into place.
Connect the breather tube (B).
5. Align the tab (A) of the rubber mount (B) with the
hole (C) of the plates (D), then install the plates and
torque the rear differential mount assembly
mounting bolts (E).
NOTE: The rubber heat insulator (F) is installed
only in the right side.

6. Install the breather tubes (G) to the clips (H).
7. Install the right and left rear differential mount
brackets B (A), then torque the bolts (B).

8. Install the breather tube (C) to the clip (D).
9. Install the No.2 propeller shaft (A) onto the rear
differential (B) by aligning the reference marks (C)
made during removal. Make sure you use new
mounting bolts (D).

10. Fill the rear differential with the differential fluid to the proper
level.
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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
1. Check the inboard boot (A) and the outboard boot
(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). If any damage is
found, replace the boot and boot bands.
2.
Special Tools Required
Threaded adapter, 26 x 1.5 mm 07XAC-001030A
Slide hammer, 5/8"-18 UNF, commercially available
Inboard Joint Side
1. Remove the set ring (A) from the inboard joint.
2. Remov
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Removal
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the harness holder (A) from the bracket,
then remove the harness holder bracket (B).
4. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose
(B), and water bypass hose (C).
5. Remove the air cleaner housing brackets.
6
Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud,
or other surfaces where you could
get stuck. If you do happen to get
stuck because of inclement weather
or other conditions, choose a safe
and appropriate course of action.
You should never use a jack to try
getting unstuck. A jack only works
on f
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