Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 660

Differential Assembly
Reassembly (cont'd)
4. Install the 79.5 mm thrust shim(s) and bearing outer
race using the special tools as shown.
NOTE: Install the 79.5 mm thrust shim(s) that was
removed.
BEARING DRIVER
ATTACHMENT
07GAD-SD40101
79.5 mm THRUST SHIM(S)
(1 or 2 shims)
5. Apply lubricant to the tapered roller bearing, then
install the drive pinion into the differential case as
shown.
NOTE: Do not install the pinion spacer and thrust
washers at this time.
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
BEARING OUTER RACE
79.5 mm THRUST SHIM(S)
(1 or 2 shims)
DIFFERENTIAL
CASE COVER
DRIVER
07749-0010000
DRIVE PINION
6. Apply lubricant to the tapered roller bearing, then
install it using the special tool while holding the drive
pinion as shown.
7. Install the large thrust washer, pinion hub, small
thrust washer, and a new locknut.
NOTE: Lubricate the locknut and drive pinion threads
with gear oil.
DRIVER, 40 mm I.D.
07746-0030100
TAPERED ROLLER
BEARING
DRIVE PINION
LOCKNUT
THRUST WASHER
PINION HUB
THRUST WASHER
DRIVE PINION