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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Front Seat Active Head Restraint Inspection
NOTE: If the vehicle has been in a collision, always
inspect the active head restraints, even if they appear
reusable, by doing the following procedure.
Resetting Head Restraint Position
1. Push the head restraint (A) forward fully from the
locked position
1. Support the engine with a jack and wood block
under the oil pan.
2. Remove the power steering (P/S) fluid reservoir
from the holder.
3. Remove the upper torque rod.
4. Remove the ground cable (A), then remove the side
engine mount bracket (B).
5. Remove the side engine mount stiffener (A), th
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