Differential Assembly; Removal - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Differential Assembly

Removal

Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly,
and hoist brackets are attached to correct positions on
the engine.
Apply parking brake and block rear wheels so the
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working under it.
CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Remove the drain plug, and drain the differential oil
(see page 15-4).
2. Remove the cotter pins and castle nuts, than sepa-
rate the ball joints from the lower arm using the
special tool (see section
3. Remove the right damper pinch bolt, then separate
the damper fork and damper (see
4. Pry the driveshafts out of the differential and inter-
mediate shaft (see
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the driveshaft, as the inboard
joint may come apart.
Use care when prying out the assembly, and pull
it straight to avoid damaging the differential oil
seal or the intermediate shaft outer seal.
5. Pull on the inboard joint to remove the right drive-
shaft from the differential and to remove the left
driveshaft from the intermediate shaft (see
section 16).
6. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly from the
oil pan (see section
7. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
NOTE: Coat all precision finished surfaces with
clean engine oil.
PLASTIC BAG
18).
section 18).
section 16).
16).
SET RING
Replace.
8. Remove the 36 mm sealing bolt and O-ring, then
disconnect the extension shaft from the differential
using the special tool.
NOTE: Shift the transmission into the B position to
lock the secondary gear.
36 mm SEALING
BOLT
O-RING
Replace.
EXTENSION SHAFT PULLER
07LAC-PW50100 or
07LAC-PW50101
9. Remove the splash shield.
SPLASH
SHIELD
SET RING
Replace.
EXTENSION SHAFT