Inspection - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Differential Assembly

Inspection

To establish a starting point before disassembly, inspect
the following:
Ring gear backlash
Total bearing preload
Gear tooth contact
NOTE:
Be sure the differential is at room temperature before
inspecting.
Record the results of the preliminary inspections.
This information will be helpful during reassembly.
Ring gear backlash
1. Remove the oil filler plug and the oil seal.
OIL SEAL
Replace.
2. Secure the differential assembly in a vise with soft
jaws.
SOFT JAWS
BENCH
VISE
3. Align the differential gear inspection hole with the
oil filler plug hole.
OIL FILLER PLUG
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)
WASHER
Replace.
INSPECTION
HOLE
LOCKNUT SOCKET,
36 x 41 mm
07HAA-SF10100
4. Measure the backlash of the ring gear on the differ-
ential carrier using the special tools as shown. After
measuring, remove the dial gauge and turn the dif-
ferential carrier one full turn, then remeasure the
backlash.
Standard: 0.06 - 0.14 mm (0.002 - 0.006 in)
The difference between the two measurements taken
must not exceed 0.06 mm (0.002 in).
Total bearing preload
5. Remove the differential case cover and the differen-
tial carrier.
NOTE: Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern, in
several steps.
LOCKNUT SOCKET,
36 x 41 mm
07HAA-SF10100
10 x 1.25 mm
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE COVER
DIFFERENTIAL
CARRIER