Honda CR-V: Differential Disassembly

Special Tools Required

1. Remove the drain plug (A) and the oil filler plug (B) with sealing washers (C).

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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.

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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).

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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).

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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.

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

11. Remove the oil pump drives haft.

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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).

Honda CR-V. Rear Differential

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