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. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2).
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle
and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it
doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
4. Check for DTCs.
End Cover Removal
Special Tools Required
Mainshaft holder 07GAB-PF50101 or 07GAB-PF50100
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD transmission; the 2WD is similar.
1. Remove the cooler inlet line bolt (D), sealing washers, and line bracket
bolts (E), and remove the ATF cooler inlet
line (F).
2. Remove
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