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
SEE MORE:
1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover to prevent
scratches. Remove the covers by
carefully prying on the edge with a
small flat-tip screwdriver.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
3. Pull the t
Insert the latch plate into the buckle,
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash.
The seat belt in the center position
of the back seat can be unlatched
and retracte
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