1999 HONDA CR-V And

Rear Differential AssemblY
Troubleshooting
Most problems in the unit are to be diagnosed by identifying noises from the gears or bear'ngs'
care should be taken during diagnosis not to confuse differential noises with those from other drivetra'n components'
SymptomProbable CauseRemedy
Will not go into 4WD mode. Fluid level too low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Replace
Will not return to 2WD modeIncorrect fluid typeDrain and fill the differential
Gear or bearing noisesFluid level too low
Incorrect fluid type
Damaged or chipped gears
Add fluid
Drain and fill the differential
Replace the differential carrier
assemory
Overheating. Fluid leveltoo low
. Incorrect fluid type
. Add fluid. Drain and fill the differential
Fluid leakFluid level too high
Clogged breather hose
Worn or damaged oil seal
Damaged sealing washer
Loose mounting bolts or inade-
quate sealing
Lower to proper level
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Recheck torque or aPPIY sealant
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Maintenance
Differential Fluid
!@ Make sure lifts are placed properly lseesection 1).
1. With the vehicle on level ground, inspect differential
fluid with engine OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler plug, then check the level andcondition of the fluid.
Proper Level
o|I FII.IIR PI-UG4t N.m la.8 kgl.m, 35 lbl.ftl
The fluid level must be up ro the fill hole. lf it isbelow the hole, add the recommended fluid until itruns out, then reinstall the oil filler plug with a new
wasner.
lf the differential tluid is dirty, remove the drainplug, and drain the fluid.
4.
DMIN PLUGa7 N.m 14.8 kgl.m, 35 lbt.ftl
15-14
Clean the drain plug, then reinstall it with a new
washer, and refill the differential with the recom-
mended fluid to the proper level.
NOTEr lf you disassembly the differential, check thefluid level again after the 4WD system check is fin-
ished. Add fluid if necessary.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.0 / {1.1 US $, 0.9 lmp qt) at tluid change
1.2 / {1.3 US $, 1.1 lmp qt) at oyerhaul
Recommended fluid:
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid
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Rear Differential Assembly
Removal/lnstallation
l!!@ Make sure tifts are ptaced property lseesection 11.
1. Drain the differential flujd (see page 15-14).
2. Mark the propeller shaft and companion flange of
the rear differential assembly so they can be rein-
stalled in their original positions.
PROPELLER SHAFTCOMPA'{ION FLANGE
Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential
assemory.
Remove the rear differential damper.
12 POtt'lT BOLI8 x 1.25 mm32 N.m 13.3 tgf.m. 2a lbtft,
Mark
12 x 1.25 mm
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5,1 N.m 15,5 kgf.m, iO tbf.fO
5, Place a transmission jack under the rear differential
assembly, then remove the right mounting bracket B
and the left mounting bracket 8.
Remove the breather tube from the breather tubefitting.
BREATHER TUBE flTNNG
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7. Insert the edge of the screwdriver into the groove
located under the differential housing Pry out the
driveshaft inboard ioint with a screwdraver.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the differential oil
seal and differential ring when prying out the differ-
ential inboard joint.
8. Remove the mounting bolts and the washers.
DRIVESHAFT
MOUNTING BOLTS'10 x 1 .25 mm,19 N'm (5 0 kgf m, 36 lbtftl
Lower the rear differential assembly on the trans-
mission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts from
the rea r difterential assembly.
DIFFERENTIAL
12 x 1.25 fifi
10. Remove the rear difterential mounting bracket A
from the rear differential assembly.
N.m {7.0 lgf.m. 5l lbl.tt)
REAR DIFFERENTIALMOUNTING BRACKET A
REAN DFFERENTI,ALASSEMBLY
11.Install the rear differential assembly in the reverse
order of removal.
Note these items during reassembly
. lnstall the breather tube to the breather tube joint
properly.
. During the propeller shaft installation, align the
marks on the propeller shaft and companion
flange.
. Reiill the rear differential with the recommended
fluid to the proper level {see page 15-14).
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Differential Carrier Assembly
Leak Repair
'1. Remove the bolts in a crisscross oattern. thenremove the differential housing.
I x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.m, 16 tbtftlDIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
2.Apply liquid gasket to the sealing surface of the dit-ferential housing, and note these items:. Use liquid gasket (P/N 08718 - 000'1).. Remove any dirt or fluid from the sealing sur-lace.
. lf 20 minutes have passed after applying liquidgasket, reapply it before you assemble the hous-
ings. Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes afterassembly before filling differential with ftuid.
DIFFERENTIALHOUSING
15-18
Install the differential housing. then torque the boltsin a crisscross pattern in several steps.
Install the oil seals (see page 15-19).
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Oil SealsRear Differential Assembly
Replacement (cont'd)
3. Remove the oil seal from the toroue control differ-
ential case.
Install the oil seal squarely using the special tool.careful not to damage the lip of the oil seal.
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BREATHER TUBE
DRAIT{ PLUG
Disassembly
1. Remove the breather tube, the drain plug and the oilfiller plug.
OIL FILI.IR PLUG
Raise the locknut tab from the groove of the clutchguide, making sure that the tab completelv clearsthe groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.
L(rcKNUT, 24 mmReplace.
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3. Installthe speclaltools on the companion flange,
HOIIIER HANDTIo'JAB - OO102nA
32 N m {3 3 tgt m,24lbf ftl
Loosen the locknut counterclockwise so that its tab
comes out from the groove in the clutch guide.
LOCKNUT, 24 mm
Tighten the locknut till its tab aligns with the groove.
Remove any dirt from inside of the groove in the
clutch guide, then loosen the locknut.
LOCKNUT. 2,1 mm
5.
6.
8 x 1.25 mm
Tab(cont'd)
7. Remove the locknut, the disc spring washer, the
back-up ring, the O-ring and the companion flange.
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LOCKNUT, 24 mmFeplace.
DISC SPRING WASHER, 24 mm
BACX.UP RING
O.N|NGReplace.
COMPANION FLANGE
8.Remove the torque control differential case and the
dowel pins.
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Rear Differential Assembly
Disassembly (cont'dl
9. Remove the shim and the clutch quide.
d"HIM'30mm
CLUTCH GUIDE
Remove the clutch hub/plates/discs and the pressure
prare.
10.
CLUTCH HUB/PLATES/OISCS
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15-22
11. Remove the thrust needle bearing and the oil pump
driveshaft.
Remove the oil pump body assembly, the oil pump
pin, the magnet, and the oil strainer.
OIL PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
MAGNET
OIL PUMP PIN
12.
OIL STRAINERInspect for damageor clogging.
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