Transmission
Installation (cont'dl
8. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.
TRANSMISSION HOUSING MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 16,5 kgf.m, a7 lbtftl
9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Attach the torque convener to the drive plate witheight bolts. Rotate the crankshaft as necessarv totighten the bolts to 'll2 of the specified torque, thento the final torque, in a crisscross pattern. Aftertightening the last bolt. check that the crankshaftrotates freelv.
6x1.0mln12 N.m (1.2 tgt m,8.t lbf.frl
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.219{.m,8.7 tbtft,
12 x t.25 mm34 N.m 13.5 kgf.rn,25 lbf.ft)
8 x 1.25 mm2a N.m 12.5 kgf'm,18 tbt.ftl
DRIVE PLATE
STIFFENER
44 N.rn (4.5 kgt m, 33 lbtftl
11.
12.
Install the torque convener cover and the rear stiff_ener.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt as necessary (seesection 5).
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13. Connect the ATF cooler hoses to the ATF coolerlines (see page 14-266).
. ATF COOLERLINE
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10 x 1.25 mm44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m,33 tbtftl
CLAMP
12 x 1.25 mm64 N.m 16.5 kg{.m,a7 tbt.ftlFRotrtT
15.
16.
't 4.
SET RINGReplace.
MOUNT/ARACKET
Install the right front mounvbracket.
Install new set rings on the ends of the intermediateshaft and the driveshaft.
Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft con_tacts the transmission {differential) with solvent orcarburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air.Then install the intermediate shaft in the differen_tial, While installing the intermediate shaft, be surenot to allow dust or other foreign panicles to enterthe transmission.
l0 x 1.25 mm39 N.m 14.0 kgt.n,29 tbf.ftl
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
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Detent Spring Replacement
1.Install the detent spring on th€ shift lever control
bracket, and installthe screw loosely.
Shift the shift lever to E position.
lnssrt a 0.5 mm (0.02 in) wire gap gauge between
the control chocker detent and the shift lever, then
hold the shift lever against the El position in the
control checker.
SHIFI LEVER
GAP GAUGE
4. Put the detent spring roller in E position on the
detent guide, then tighten the screw to the specified
torque,
'97 - 98 Modeb:
DETENT SPRING
2.5 N.m 10.25 kgf.m, 1.8lbl.ftl
SCREW2.5 N.m 10.25 kgl.m, 1.8lbtftl
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Description
Rear Differential
Outline
The Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System model has a hydraulic clutch and a differential mechanism in the rear differential
assembly. Under normal conditions, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels. However, depending on to the driving force
of the front wheels and the road conditions. the system instantly transmits appropriate driving force to the rear wheels
without requiring the driver to switch between 2WD (tront wheel drive) and 4WD (four wheel drive). The switching mecha-
nism between 2WD and 4WD is integrated into the rear differential assembly to make the system light and compact.
ln addition, the dual-pump system switches off the rear-wheel-drive force when braking in a forward gear. This allows the
braking system to work properly on models equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Construction
The rear differential assembly consists of the torque control differential case assembly and the rear differential carrier
assembly. The torque control differential case assembly consists of the differential clutch assembly, the companion
flange, and the oil pump body assembly. The rear differential carrier assembly consists of the differential mechanism. The
differential drive and driven gears are hypoid gears.
The oil pump body assembly consists of the front oil pump, the rear oil pump, the hydraulic control mechanism, and the
clutch piston. The clutch piston has a disc spring that constantly provides the differential clutch assembly with a preset
torque to Drevent abnormal sound.
The clutch guide in the differential clutch assembly is connected to the propeller shaft via the companion flange, and it
receives the driving force lrom the transfer assembly. The clutch guide rotates the clutch plate and the front oil pump in
the oil pump body.
The clutch hub in the differential clutch assembly has a clutch disc that is splined with the hypoid drive pinion gear. The
hypoid drive gear drives the rear oil pump.
The front and rear oil pumps are trochoidal pumps. The rear oil pump capacity is 2.5 percent larger that the front oil pump
to handle the rotation difference between the front and rear wheels caused by worn front tires and tight corner braking.
The oil pumps are designed so the fluid intake works as a fluid discharge when the oil pumps rotate in reverse. Genuine
Honda CVT fluid is used instead of differential fluid.
Operation
When there is a difference in rotation speed between the front wheels (clutch guide) and rear wheels (hypoid driven gear),
hydraulic pressure from the front and rear oil pumps engages the differential clutch, and drive force from the transler
assembly is applied to the rear wheels.
The hydraulic pressure control mechanism in the oil pump body selects 4WD mode when the vehicle is started abruptly,
or when accelerating in a forward or reverse gear (causing rotation difference between the front and rear wheels). or
when braking in reverse gear {when decelerating). lt switches to 2WD mode when the vehicle is driven at a constant speed
in forwar! or reverse gear (when there is no rotation difference between the front and rear wheels), or when braking in a
fo rwa rd gear (when decelerating).
To protect the system, the differential clutch assembly is lubricated by hydraulic pressure generated by the oil pumps in
both 4WD and 2WD modes. Also, the thermal switch relieves the hydraulic pressure on the clutch piston and cancels 4WD
mode if the temDerature of the differential fluid rises above normal.
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Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troubleshooting (Automatic Transmissionl
When starting and accelerating in forward gesrs {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
2. Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
'I or No.2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice).
With the engine at idle. shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly. and measure thetime it takes the propeller shaft to rotate 10 times.. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, replace
the torque control differential case kit.
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When starting and accelerating in revGrsg gear {4WDmodel
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off theground (see section 1).
Make a mark on either No.
shaft.
1 or No. 2 propeller
PROPELLER SHAFT
Start the engine. and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twicei.
With the engine at idle, shift to the E position.
Apply the parking brake firmly, and measure the
time it takes the proDeller shaft to rotate 10 times,. lf the measured time is more than 10 seconds,
the 4WD system js normal.. lf the time is less than 10 seconds, there is aproblem in 4WD system. Check the differential
fluid. lf the differential fluid is normal, reolace
the torque control differential case kit.
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Troubleshooting (Manual Transmissionl
When starting and accelerating in forward gears (4WD
mode)
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the
ground {see section 1)
3.
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twlce).
With the engine at idle, shift into 1st gear and
release the clutch.
Apply the parking brake firmlY
. lf the engine stalls, the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the engine continues running, there is a prob-
lem in 4WD system. Check the differential fluid. lf
the differential fluid is normal, replace the torque
control ditferential case kit.
2.
When starting and accelerating in reverse gear (4WD
model
1. Lift up the vehicle so all four wheels are off the
ground (see section 1).
Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the
radiator fan comes on at least twice)
With the engine at idle, shift into reverse gear and
release the clutch.
Apply the parking brake firmlY
. lf the engine stalls, the 4WD system is normal.
. lf the engine continues running, there is a prob-
lem in 4WD system. Check the differential fluid lf
the differential fluid is normal, replace the torque
control differential case kit.
3.
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Real-time 4WD-Dual Pump System
Troubleshooting (Automatic Transmission/Manual Transmission)
Whon d6c6l6rating in a torward gear {2WD mode}
1. Block the front wheels, raise the left rear wheel. and
support it with a safety stand as shown.
Hold the tire and turn it counterclockwise continu-
ouslv for more than one rotation.
lf the rotation of the wheel does not gradually
feel heavy while rotating, the 2WD system when
decelerating in a forward gear is normal.
lf the rotation of the wheel gradually feels heavy,
there is a problem in the system. Check the dif-
ferential fluid, lf the fluid is normal, reDlace the
toroue control differential case kit.
WHEEL CHOCKS
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When decelerating in reverse gear (4WD mod€)
1. Block the front wheels. raise the left rear wheel, and
suppo( it with a safety stand as shown.
Hold the tire and turn it clockwise continuouslv for
more than one rotation.
lf the rotation of the wheel gradually feels heaw.
the 4WD system when decelerating in reverse gear
is normal,
lf the rotation of the wheel does not gradually feel
heavy, there is a problem in the system. Check
the differential fluid. lf the fluid is normal.
reolace the torque control differential case kit,
WHEEL CHOCKS
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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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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
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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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