Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 254

3. Install the differential assembly.
Select the appropriate 26 mm shim whenever the
oil pan or the cylinder block is replaced.
Refer to section 15
26 mm shim.
4. Apply grease to the spline of the extension shaft,
then install the new set ring with the open side fac-
ing up.
SET RING
Replace.
5. Install the extension shaft with the special tool.
NOTE: Make sure the extension shaft locks in place.
EXTENSION SHAFT
INSTALLER
07MAF-PY40101
for selection of the correct
36 mm SEALING BOLT
78 N-m (8.0 kgf-m, 58 Ibf-ft)
EXTENSION SHAFT
INSTALLER
07MAF-PY40101
6. Fill the cavity with High Temp Urea Grease (P/N
08798 - 9002).
7. Reinstall the 36 mm sealing bolt and the secondary
cover.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 0001) to the sealing
bolt threads.
11.5 ± 0.3 mm
(0.45 ± 0.01 in)
36 mm SEALING BOLT
78 N-m (8.0 kgf-m, 58 Ibf-ft)
8. Check the following after reassembly.
• Refill the differential with differential oil.
• Refill the engine with engine oil.
• Make sure the set rings on the driveshafts are
completely inserted into the grooves of the dif-
ferential or intermediate shaft.
• Adjust the A/C compressor belt tension.
• Adjust the P/S pump belt tension.
SET RING
Replace.
12 -14 g (0.4-0.5 oz)