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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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
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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 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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The audio system has a self-diagnostic function. To run the self-diagnostic
function, do the following:
How to check for audio system condition
NOTE: The audio unit must be in the code enter screen before doing the
self-diagnostic function.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the AC
Intermediate Shaft Removal
1. Drain the automatic transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a
new washer.
2. Remove the right driveshaft.
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) and two dowel bolts (B).
4. Remove the intermediate shaft (A) from the
differential. Hold the intermediate shaft horizon
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