Acura RL. Manual - part 354

(11.7-17.4 kgf.cm, 10.2-15.1 lbf.in.) 

33. Remove the companion flange holder.  

34. Stake the locknut to a depth (A) of 0.7-1.2 mm (0.03-0.05 in.) using a 3.5 mm punch (B). 

Fig. 699: Staking The Locknut 
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35. Install the tapered roller bearing (A), 25 mm thrust shim (B), and transfer hypoid drive gear/shaft 

assembly (C) in the transfer housing (D). 

NOTE:



Rotate the companion flange several times to seat the tapered roller 
bearings, then measure the starting torque.  



If the starting torque exceeds 1.71 N.m (17.4 kgf.cm, 15.1 lbf.in.), 
replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts. Do not adjust 
the torque with the locknut loose.  



If the tightening torque exceeds 294 N.m (30.0 kgf.m, 217 lbf.ft), 
replace the transfer spacer and reassemble the parts.  

 

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Fig. 700: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearing, Thrust Shim And Transfer Hypoid Drive Gear/Shaft 
Assembly With Torque Specifications 
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36. Temporally install the transfer cover (E) without the O-ring. Install and tighten the bolts.  

37. Secure the transfer housing (A) in a bench vise (B) with soft jaws. To prevent damage to the transfer 

housing, always use soft jaws or equivalent materials between the transfer housing and the vise. 

Fig. 701: Measuring Starting Torque At Companion Flange 
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38. Rotate transfer companion flange (C) several times to seat the tapered roller bearings.  

 

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39. Measure the starting torque at the companion flange using a torque wrench (D) and a socket (E). 

Total Starting Torque:  

2.12-3.45 N.m  

(21.6-35.2 kgf cm, 18.7-30.6 lbf.in.)  

40. Remove the transfer cover from the transfer housing.  

41. If the starting torque is within the standard, go to step 47.  

42. If the starting torque is out of standard, remove the bearing outer race (A) and the 80 mm thrust shim (B) 

from the transfer cover (C). If the bearing outer race is press-fitted, remove the bearing outer race by 
heating the cover to about 212°F (100°C) with a heat gun (D). Do not heat the cover more than 212°F 
(100°C). 

Fig. 702: Removing Bearing Outer Race With Heat Gun 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

43. Measure thickness of the removed 80 mm thrust shim, and select the new 80 mm shim. 

THRUST SHIM, 80 mm  

THRUST SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS 

Shim No.

Part Number

Thickness

A

41401-RDK-000

1.52 mm (0.060 in.)

B

41402-RDK-000

1.55 mm (0.061 in.)

C

41403-RDK-000

1.58 mm (0.062 in.)

D

41404-RDK-000

1.61 mm (0.063 in.)

E

41405-RDK-000

1.64 mm (0.065 in.)

 

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44. Install the 80 mm trust shim (A) and the bearing outer race (B) in the transfer cover (C). If you heated the 

cover, let it cool to room temperature before installing the thrust shim. 

F

41406-RDK-000

1.67 mm (0.066 in.)

G

41407-RDK-000

1.70 mm (0.067 in.)

H

41408-RDK-000

1.73 mm (0.068 in.)

I

41409-RDK-000

1.76 mm (0.069 in.)

J

41410-RDK-000

1.79 mm (0.070 in.)

K

41411-RDK-000

1.82 mm (0.072 in.)

L

41412-RDK-000

1.85 mm (0.073 in.)

M

41413-RDK-000

1.88 mm (0.074 in.)

N

41414-RDK-000

1.91 mm (0.075 in.)

O

41415-RDK-000

1.94 mm (0.076 in.)

P

41416-RDK-000

1.97 mm (0.078 in.)

Q

41417-RDK-000

2.00 mm (0.079 in.)

R

41418-RDK-000

2.03 mm (0.080 in.)

S

41419-RDK-000

2.06 mm (0.081 in.)

T

41420-RDK-000

2.09 mm (0.082 in.)

U

41421-RDK-000

2.12 mm (0.083 in.)

V

41422-RDK-000

2.15 mm (0.085 in.)

W

41423-RDK-000

2.18 mm (0.086 in.)

X

41424-RDK-000

2.21 mm (0.087 in.)

Y

41425-RDK-000

2.24 mm (0.088 in.)

Z

41426-RDK-000

2.27 mm (0.089 in.)

AA

41427-RDK-000

2.30 mm (0.091 in.)

AB

41428-RDK-000

2.33 mm (0.092 in.)

AC

41429-RDK-000

2.36 mm (0.093 in.)

AD

41430-RDK-000

2.39 mm (0.094 in.)

AE

41431-RDK-000

2.42 mm (0.095 in.)

AF

41432-RDK-000

2.45 mm (0.096 in.)

AG

41433-RDK-000

2.48 mm (0.098 in.)

AH

41434-RDK-000

2.51 mm (0.099 in.)

AI

41435-RDK-000

2.54 mm (0.100 in.)

AJ

41436-RDK-000

2.57 mm (0.101 in.)

AK

41437-RDK-000

2.60 mm (0.102 in.)

AL

41438-RDK-000

2.63 mm (0.104 in.)

AM

41439-RDK-000

2.66 mm (0.105 in.)

 

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