Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 807

7. Insert the edge of the screwdriver into the groove
located under the differential housing. Pry out the
driveshaft inboard joint with a screwdriver,
NOTE: Take care not to damage the differential oil
seal and differential ring when prying out the differ-
ential inboard joint.
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DRIVESHAFT
I
DIFFERENTIAL
RING
B. Remove the mounting bolts and the washers.
MOUNTING SOL TS
10 x 1.25 mm
49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 IbHtl
9. Lower the rear differential assembly on the trans-
mission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts from
the rear differential assembly.
10. Remove the rear differential mounting bracket A
from the rear differential assembly.
12)( 1.25 mm
N'm (7.0 kgl·m, 51 Ibf.ltl
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
BRACKET A
11 . Install the rear differential assembly in the reverse
order of removal.
Note these items during reassembly:
• Install the breather tube to the breather tube joint
properly.
• During the propeller shaft installation, align the
marks on the propeller shaft and companion
flange.
• Refill the rear differential with the recommended
fluid to the proper level (see page
15-141.
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