Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 664

Differential Assembly
Reassembly (cont'd)
25. Hold the differential assembly using a bench vise
with soft jaws as shown.
SOFT JAWS
26. Align a backlash inspection hole with the oil filler
plug hole, and install the special tools as shown.
27. Measure backlash on the differential carrier using
the special tools as shown. After measuring, remove
the dial gauge and turn the differential 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).
Inspection
hole
LOCKNUT SOCKET,
36 x 41 mm
07HAA-SF10100
LOCKNUT SOCKET,
36 x 41 mm
07HAA-SF10100
28. If the backlash is less than the standard, adjust the
ring gear backlash (see page 15-25).
29. Remove the differential case cover, and check the
tooth contact pattern (face and flank). If the tooth
contact is not correct, adjust ring gear contact (see
page 15-25).
30. After all adjustments are made, install the breather
plate and stake the screw heads in the groove as
shown.
SCREW Replace.
12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)
31. Remove the differential carrier, then install the oil
guide pipe.
OIL GUIDE
PIPE
BREATHER
PLATE
6 x 1.0 mm
12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,
8.7 Ibf-ft)