Disassembly - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Differential Assembly

Disassembly

1. Remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern, in several
steps, then remove the differential case cover.
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE COVER
2. Remove the oil seal from the differential case cover.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
OIL SEAL
Replace.
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE COVER
Remove the bearing outer race and the 79.5 mm
thrust shim(s) from the differential case cover by heat-
ing the differential case cover to about 212°F (100°C).
NOTE:
Do not heat the differential case cover in excess
of 212°F (100°C).
If the bearing outer race was removed by heat-
ing, allow the differential case cover to cool to
room temperature.
Replace the tapered roller bearing with a new
one whenever the bearing outer race is replaced.
DIFFERENTIAL CASE COVER
4. Remove the breather plate.
SCREW
Replace.
BEARING OUTER
RACE
79.5 mm
THRUST SHIM
(1 or 2 shims)
BREATHER PLATE