Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 656

Differential Carrier
Tapered Roller Bearing Replacement
1. Remove the tapered roller bearings using the bear-
ing separator and a press as shown.
NOTE: Support the differential carrier with your
hand so it does not fall and hit the ground when
pressed clear.
ATTACHMENT,
32 x 35 mm
07746-0010100
BEARING SEPARATOR, 0 - 4 1/2 in
(Commercially available)
2. Install the both tapered roller bearings using the
special tool and a press as shown.
STEEL BLOCK
TAPERED ROLLER
BEARING
PRESS
TAPERED
ROLLER
BEARING
PRESS
ATTACHMENT,
45 x 55 mm I.D.
07MAD-PR90100
Backlash Inspection
1. Remove the tapered roller bearings (see tapered
roller bearing replacement).
2. Install the left driveshaft and the intermediate shaft
in the side gears.
3. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.
Standard: 0.05 - 0.15 mm (0.002 - 0.006 in)
Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
If the backlash exceeds the service limit, replace the
differential carrier.
PINION GEARS